Agency Human Services Dept

Contractor Advocates for Human Potential, Inc.

SWIFT Contract Number 229525

Project Name Substance Use Disorder Paperwork Reduction & Systems Improvement

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Summarize purpose of the contract, including why it was necessary: Develop, assess, and recommend systems, improvements to minimize regulatory paperwork, and improve systems for Substance Use Disorder (SUD) programs such as Medicaid Management Information Systems (MMIS) and Drug and Alcohol Abuse Normative Evaluation System (DAANES) that are licensed under Minnesota Statute, chapter 245A, and regulated under Minnesota Statutes, chapters 245F and 245G, and Minnesota Rules, chapters 2960 and 9530.

Project Duration

Start Date Fri, 09/01/2023 - 00:00

Original end date Sun, 06/30/2024 - 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: $200000

Amendments $75000

Contract total $275000

Did project finish within budget? Yes

What was the funding source? state, substance abuse block grant ARPA IT

Is this a sole source contract? No

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Evaluator Name Alissa Hawks

Evaluator Email Address alissa.hawks@state.mn.us

Evaluate the contractor's timeliness Good. Timelines met consistently. If not, prior communication and approval were communicated.

Evaluate the contractor's quality Excellent. High quality, especially in building relationships and managing varied perspectives, personalities, and opinions. Had consistent foresight and open to feedback.

Evaluate the contractor's cost Adequate for this project.

Evaluate the contractor's overall performance Outstanding. AHP project management performed at a high level. NiaTx’s (a subcontracted partner) team was knowledgeable in SUD and knowledge in how to work with differing opinions well.

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