Agency Education Department

Contractor Lionboar LLC

SWIFT Contract Number 183245

Project Name Alternative Dispute Resolution – Special Education

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Summarize purpose of the contract, including why it was necessary: The purpose and necessity of this contract was to provide MDE with alternative dispute resolution services for special education conflicts among parents, local education agencies and other agencies providing services to Minnesota students. This is one of several contracts establishing a roster of special education mediators and facilitators in accordance with Minnesota Statutes 125A.091 and 34 C.F.R. 300.506 (b)(3).

Project Duration

Start Date Thu, 01/09/2020 - 00:00

Original end date Thu, 06/30/2022 - 00:00

Actual end date Thu, 06/30/2022 - 00:00

Did project finish on time? Yes

Total billable hours utilized (if applicable) {Empty}

Contract Amounts

Original contract: $47700

Amendments $47700

Contract total $47700

Did project finish within budget? Yes

What was the funding source? federal

Is this a sole source contract? No

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Evaluator Name Pamela Hinze

Evaluator Email Address pamela.hinze@state.mn.us

Evaluate the contractor's timeliness Very Satisfactory: Contractor went above and beyond to be available for assignments and attended assignments in a timely manner.

Evaluate the contractor's quality Very Satisfactory: Contractor was an experienced mediator and provided high quality mediation and facilitation services for MDE.

Evaluate the contractor's cost Very Satisfactory: Contractor provided high quality mediation and facilitation services for MDE and adhered to the contract.

Evaluate the contractor's overall performance Very Satisfactory: Contractor’s overall performance was excellent. He was reliable, maintained neutrality, and evaluations provided by participants were positive.

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.): N/A

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