Agency Health Department

Contractor More Insight

SWIFT Contract Number 181189

Project Name HRD Modernization Program and Project Management

Project Number (if applicable) {Empty}

Summarize purpose of the contract, including why it was necessary: Three main elements: Establishing a governance model to manage the HRD transformation projects; leadership, guidance and execution of projects to achieve the desired HRD transformation and outcomes; and creation of a clear and achievable Data & Reporting strategy.

Project Duration

Start Date Wed, 07/01/2020 - 00:00

Original end date Thu, 12/31/2020 - 00:00

Actual end date Wed, 05/31/2023 - 00:00

Did project finish on time? Yes

Total billable hours utilized (if applicable) 12665

Contract Amounts

Original contract: $293760

Amendments $2106900

Contract total $2080710

Did project finish within budget? Yes

What was the funding source? General Fund (1000-H1233005, 1000-H1233006, 1000-H1233102, 1000-H1233306, 1000-H1233009)

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) The More Insight team has initiated the design of the portfolio governance as well as begun leading the development of project management capabilities and coaching for several large critical projects. Additionally they have begun the assessment of existing data and reporting capabilities that will serve as the foundation of the design and recommendations for future HRD operations in data and analytics. Most recently their work has been disrupted by the focus on COVID-19 and while that has affected their primary tasks, their flexibility and willingness to assist, along with their understanding of the organization has supported HRD in our critical role in responding to COVID-19. This proposal is a continuation of More Insight’s work on a complex, multi-year process to develop and implement a governance model for the Health Regulation Division. This project is critical to continued business operations for the division which is of strategic importance to the Health Department. More Insight was selected for the initial planning process through a competitive bid. Interruption of this plan-mid process would constitute a major disruption and re-work of what progress has already been made.

Evaluator Name Maria King

Evaluator Email Address maria.king@state.mn.us

Evaluate the contractor's timeliness Excellent

Evaluate the contractor's quality Excellent

Evaluate the contractor's cost Industry Competitive/reasonable

Evaluate the contractor's overall performance 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