Agency Employ & Econ Development Dept

Contractor International school of Protocol

SWIFT Contract Number 190797

Project Name SSB ISP

Project Number (if applicable) {Empty}

Summarize purpose of the contract, including why it was necessary: These curriculum based workshops provide blind and deafblind students with intensive training and immersive experiences structured around workplace readiness training and instruction of self-advocacy. This training will teach them etiquette training to enhance interpersonal skills and effectiveness in the business and social settings. Often people learn such soft skills by observing others, but people who are blind or low vision do not have visual access to learning these skills. It is necessary to contract with a program that addresses the specific needs of this population.

Project Duration

Start Date Thu, 04/01/2021 - 00:00

Original end date Tue, 03/31/2026 - 00:00

Actual end date Wed, 06/30/2021 - 00:00

Did project finish on time? Yes

Total billable hours utilized (if applicable) {Empty}

Contract Amounts

Original contract: $375000.00

Amendments $0.00

Contract total $37500.00

Did project finish within budget? Yes

What was the funding source? Federal

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) This is a unique program that has not been seen before across the nation and is breaking new ground. The National Council of State Agencies for the Blind (NCSAB) introduced this program at a conference. Jobs and Salary Trends Report found that employers desire strong communication and interpersonal skills in the job applicants they’re evaluating. Also, The National Educational Longitudinal Study followed 11,000 graduates for 10 years and concluded that strong social skills are key to job success. This is the only vendor that offers this type of training catering to blind, deaf/blind and low vision individuals. Also, this program will help blind, deaf/blind and low vision students recognize how their behavior affects others in social and work related environments.

Evaluator Name Chris Johnson

Evaluator Email Address chris.e.johnson@state.mn.us

Evaluate the contractor's timeliness Provided duties timely

Evaluate the contractor's quality Good quality services

Evaluate the contractor's cost Fair market alue

Evaluate the contractor's overall performance Very Good

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.): None

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