Agency Health Department

Contractor Somali Community Resettlement Services

SWIFT Contract Number 216392

Project Name COVID-19 Community Coordinator (CCC)

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Summarize purpose of the contract, including why it was necessary: COVID-19 community coordinators contract with the State to serve communities hit hardest by COVID-19, including communities of color, American Indian communities, LGBTQ communities, and Minnesotans with disabilities.

Project Duration

Start Date Fri, 07/01/2022 - 00:00

Original end date Sun, 06/30/2024 - 00:00

Actual end date Sun, 06/23/2024 - 00:00

Did project finish on time? Yes

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Contract Amounts

Original contract: $440999.95

Amendments $20000.00

Contract total $460999.95

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 Saurav Dahal

Evaluator Email Address saurav.dahal@state.mn.us

Evaluate the contractor's timeliness In general, submission of reports and invoices were in compliance with the provided timelines. There were some delays in the beginning of the program, but this situation improved over time.

Evaluate the contractor's quality CRS was not able to reach as many people as expected with testing.

Evaluate the contractor's cost The total contracted amount was $460,999.95. Total funding drawn at the end of the contract period was $364,831.79

Evaluate the contractor's overall performance Generally, SCRS's program implementation matched with what was indicated in the workplan. Unfortunately, SCRS closed their office in Owatonna without providing alternative options for the people to continue accessing these important services in the area.

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Describe any negative action taken during the duration of this contract (i.e., termination, pursuit of suspension, etc.): The contract was terminated a week prior to the original end date.

Please rate the overall experience with the contractor 3 - neutral