Agency Health Department

Contractor Haberman & Associates

SWIFT Contract Number 171270

Project Name Marketing for tobacco cessation services

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Summarize purpose of the contract, including why it was necessary: A contractor was needed to help develop and manage a brand identity for new statewide tobacco cessation services, as well as a promotional campaign to raise awareness of the new services and encourage its use among Minnesotans who use tobacco products, as authorized by Minnesota Statute 144.397: Statewide Tobacco Cessation Services. The 2019 Minnesota Legislature dedicated funding for the implementation of statewide tobacco cessation services to offer Minnesotans help in quitting commercial tobacco use.

Project Duration

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

Original end date Fri, 12/31/2021 - 00:00

Actual end date Tue, 12/31/2024 - 00:00

Did project finish on time? Yes

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Contract Amounts

Original contract: $2150000

Amendments $5204896

Contract total $7354896

Did project finish within budget? Yes

What was the funding source? Dedicated state funds

Is this a sole source contract? No

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Evaluator Name Mike Sheldon

Evaluator Email Address michael.sheldon@state.mn.us

Evaluate the contractor's timeliness Contractor completed all projects on time and responded to any requests or communications quickly.

Evaluate the contractor's quality All work products were high quality and up to the standards of the contract.

Evaluate the contractor's cost All work was completed on time and on budget. Contractor provided accurate estimates and thorough rationale for costs.

Evaluate the contractor's overall performance Contractor provided great service during the full length of the contract. All work was completed to our satisfaction. Contractor was responsive, flexible and communicated well with all project teams.

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.): N/A

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