Agency Commerce Dept

Contractor QSI Consulting Inc

SWIFT Contract Number 232262

Project Name CenturyLink review

Project Number (if applicable) {Empty}

Summarize purpose of the contract, including why it was necessary: For telecommunications technical expert support to investigate whether Qwest dba CenturyLink is in compliance with Minnesota Rules applicable to telephone service, or whether the company’s service quality is inadequate and merits the attention of the state regulatory agencies

Project Duration

Start Date Wed, 07/12/2023 - 00:00

Original end date Sat, 05/31/2025 - 00:00

Actual end date Sat, 05/31/2025 - 00:00

Did project finish on time? Yes

Total billable hours utilized (if applicable) {Empty}

Contract Amounts

Original contract: $138240

Amendments $19980

Contract total $158220

Did project finish within budget? Yes

What was the funding source? State Utility

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 Gonzalez

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

Evaluate the contractor's timeliness On time

Evaluate the contractor's quality Adequate for the project. Appreciate their knowledge of other states’ rules and regs.

Evaluate the contractor's cost A little high. It seemed like some of the data crunching, for which we were billed, was not all that relevant.

Evaluate the contractor's overall performance Good

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 4 - satisfied