Agency Health Department

Contractor Volunteers of America

SWIFT Contract Number 193362

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Summarize purpose of the contract, including why it was necessary: The purpose of the contract was to provide collaboration with the MDH BOLD Team to support Minnesota’s Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) BOLD Grant work plan, which aims to support the promotion of brain health among populations with a high risk of Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias. The Contractor will be tasked with strengthening partnerships with clinics and establishing referrals for supportive services, assessing the use of non-physician team members in care of people with dementia and identifying areas for improvement of care coordination, developing training for Community Health Workers (CHWs) and co-developing culturally responsive Alzheimer’s related messages.

Project Duration

Start Date Wed, 04/28/2021 - 00:00

Original end date Thu, 09/29/2022 - 00:00

Actual end date Fri, 09/29/2023 - 00:00

Did project finish on time? Yes

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Contract Amounts

Original contract: $29755.88

Amendments $90041

Contract total $119797.44

Did project finish within budget? Yes

What was the funding source? CDC BOLD Grant

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) Volunteers of America has a Culturally Responsive Caregiver Support and Dementia Services Team whose mission is in direct alignment with key CDC BOLD Grant strategies to support the health and wellbeing of dementia caregivers and support brain health education in communities experiencing health inequities.

Evaluator Name Patricia Takawira

Evaluator Email Address patricia.takawira@state.mn.us

Evaluate the contractor's timeliness Met expectations

Evaluate the contractor's quality Exceeded expectations - especially in terms of innovative and culturally responsive strategies to promote brain health and support caregivers in MN's African American population

Evaluate the contractor's cost Met expectations

Evaluate the contractor's overall performance Exceeded expectations in terms of innovation and partnership. Staff turnover at the agency caused some delays and challenges.

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