Agency Health Department

Contractor Regents of the University of Minnesota

SWIFT Contract Number 164600

Project Name Metrics, Outbreak Evaluation, Scholarships and Integrated Food Safety Centers of Excellence (CoE) Activities

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Summarize purpose of the contract, including why it was necessary: The overall purpose of the CoE is to serve as a resource for public health professionals who conduct surveillance for foodborne illnesses and investigate outbreaks. The CoE develops tools, deliver trainings, and provides consultation to assist other state and local health departments.

Project Duration

Start Date Thu, 08/01/2019 - 00:00

Original end date Sat, 07/31/2021 - 00:00

Actual end date Wed, 07/31/2024 - 00:00

Did project finish on time? Yes

Total billable hours utilized (if applicable) {Empty}

Contract Amounts

Original contract: $210000.00

Amendments $877988.00

Contract total $1087988.00

Did project finish within budget? Yes

What was the funding source? ELC cooperative agreement

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) For this part of the ELC cooperative agreement (the Integrated Food Safety Centers of Excellence), CDC requires us to have an academic partner, and Dr. Hedberg fit that criteria. In addition, the proposed work required extensive expertise and very specialized knowledge in food safety/environmental health, and Dr. Hedberg is a national expert in this area and possesses the required expertise and knowledge. He was the only academician in Minnesota with the expertise and knowledge necessary to conduct the work.

Evaluator Name Kirk Smith

Evaluator Email Address kirk.smith@state.mn.us

Evaluate the contractor's timeliness The work was always very timely.

Evaluate the contractor's quality The quality of the work was always excellent/top notch.

Evaluate the contractor's cost The cost of the work conducted was always very reasonable for what was produced.

Evaluate the contractor's overall performance The 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.): None.

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