Agency Employ & Econ Development Dept

Contractor Vision Loss Resources

SWIFT Contract Number 126938

Project Name SSB RFP PTK 17 22 VLR

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Summarize purpose of the contract, including why it was necessary: The State is in need of specialized services to assist people who are blind, visually impaired, or DeafBlind to obtain or maintain employment, and live independently.

Project Duration

Start Date Sat, 07/01/2017 - 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: $5000000.00

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Contract total $2874346.480

Did project finish within budget? Yes

What was the funding source? Federal and State

Is this a sole source contract? No

If this was a single source contract, explain why the agency determined there was only a single source for the services (if applicable) N/A

Evaluator Name Jennifer Beilke

Evaluator Email Address Jennifer.Beilke@state.mn.us

Evaluate the contractor's timeliness Timeliness of invoices and reports has been an issue at times during the life of the contract.

Evaluate the contractor's quality Quality of training has generally been pretty good.

Evaluate the contractor's cost Contractor follows standardized rates set in contract.

Evaluate the contractor's overall performance Turnover in administration has caused some frustration and problems with invoicing and reports for SSB.

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 4 - satisfied