Agency Explore Minnesota Tourism

Contractor LiveWire Entertainment Media Services, LLC

SWIFT Contract Number 261765

Project Name Multi-Media/Technical Event Production & Webcast Services for the 2024 Explore Minnesota Tourism Conference

Project Number (if applicable) PT4599

Summarize purpose of the contract, including why it was necessary: Provide multi-media, technical production including video editing, custom website development, hosting, and live technical support for attendees of a hybrid, (in-person and virtual) multi-day tourism conference to be held at the Minneapolis Convention Center on Feb. 18-19, 2025.

Project Duration

Start Date Fri, 12/20/2024 - 00:00

Original end date Mon, 03/31/2025 - 00:00

Actual end date Wed, 02/19/2025 - 00:00

Did project finish on time? Yes

Total billable hours utilized (if applicable) 0

Contract Amounts

Original contract: $48064.50

Amendments $0.00

Contract total $48064.50

Did project finish within budget? Yes

What was the funding source? Explore Minnesota Revenue Fund 2000 B203440 B202404

Is this a sole source contract? No

If this was a single source contract, explain why the agency determined there was only a single source for the services (if applicable) {Empty}

Evaluator Name Lisa Havelka

Evaluator Email Address lisa.havelka@state.mn.us

Evaluate the contractor's timeliness The production company met the timeline for meetings, production and the on-site event setup and execution of the event.

Evaluate the contractor's quality The quality of the production company's equipment and experience producing the event was exceptional.

Evaluate the contractor's cost The cost was in-line with the level of production needed for a live and virtual event for two days.

Evaluate the contractor's overall performance The production company's performance in setup, execution and overall experience working together on the conference was done very professionally and promptly, they are an exceptional company to work with for this kind of services.

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