Agency Health Department

Contractor U CARE MINN

SWIFT Contract Number 216477

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Summarize purpose of the contract, including why it was necessary: The Contractor was to guide and support the Minnesota Department of Health in the pragmatic design, development, and implementation planning of long COVID care guidance and resources for Minnesota primary and specialty care providers, insurers, and other key stakeholders that support the prevention and care for long COVID.

Project Duration

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

Original end date Fri, 06/30/2023 - 00:00

Actual end date Fri, 06/23/2023 - 00:00

Did project finish on time? Yes

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Contract Amounts

Original contract: $33800

Amendments $0

Contract total $33800

Did project finish within budget? Yes

What was the funding source? 3000 / H1238513 / H12CV1E / H12H769K / 8513

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) Dr. Dvorkin is employed by U CARE MINN. In her previous role with the Institute of Clinical Systems Improvement (ICSI), she became the leading expert in Minnesota for health care guideline development. Since 1993, ICSI has been the sole organization conducting this work and established a rigorous process for convening, managing, and establishing these care guidelines. Dr. Dvorkin has unique implementation knowledge, experience, and expertise of these ICSI processes. She is the only person in Minnesota with this practical process implementation experience.

Evaluator Name Jay Desai

Evaluator Email Address Jay.desai@state.mn.us

Evaluate the contractor's timeliness The contractor participated in all activities and were responsive in providing deliverables.

Evaluate the contractor's quality The contractor provided quality work and met all contract requirements and deliverables.

Evaluate the contractor's cost The contractor's cost was appropriate.

Evaluate the contractor's overall performance The contractor's 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.): {Empty}

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