Agency Commerce Dept

Contractor Pearson VUE

SWIFT Contract Number 119136

Project Name Pulse System

Project Number (if applicable) {Empty}

Summarize purpose of the contract, including why it was necessary: The State was in need of ongoing maintenance and support for the Pulse online work processing system.

Project Duration

Start Date Sat, 12/31/2016 - 00:00

Original end date Sun, 12/30/2018 - 00:00

Actual end date Thu, 12/30/2021 - 00:00

Did project finish on time? Yes

Total billable hours utilized (if applicable) {Empty}

Contract Amounts

Original contract: $1344000.00

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Contract total $5029740.00

Did project finish within budget? Yes

What was the funding source? Licensing fees

Is this a sole source contract? Yes

If this was a single source contract, explain why the agency determined there was only a single source for the services (if applicable) The system is proprietary to Pearson VUE.

Evaluator Name Peter Bratsch

Evaluator Email Address peter.bratsch@state.mn.us

Evaluate the contractor's timeliness The work was completed on time.

Evaluate the contractor's quality The work was performed at a high level of quality.

Evaluate the contractor's cost The cost was in line with industry standards.

Evaluate the contractor's overall performance The contractor’s overall performance was excellent.

Would you engage the contractor's services again? Yes

Describe any negative action taken during the duration of this contract (i.e., termination, pursuit of suspension, etc.): {Empty}

Please rate the overall experience with the contractor 5 - very satisfied