Agency Human Services Dept

Contractor 5 By 5 Design

SWIFT Contract Number 267823

Project Name Communication planner for Assisted Living Report Card

Project Number (if applicable) N/a

Summarize purpose of the contract, including why it was necessary: DHS entered into a contract with 5 By 5 Design to conduct market research, develop brand messaging, and create a communications plan to promote Minnesota’s new online Assisted Living Report Card.

Project Duration

Start Date Wed, 04/16/2025 - 00:00

Original end date Mon, 06/30/2025 - 00:00

Actual end date Mon, 06/30/2025 - 00:00

Did project finish on time? Yes

Total billable hours utilized (if applicable) {Empty}

Contract Amounts

Original contract: $43000

Amendments {Empty}

Contract total $43000

Did project finish within budget? Yes

What was the funding source? Assisted Living Report Card EBDFD fund-34343

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) N/a

Evaluator Name Lauren Glass

Evaluator Email Address lauren.glass@state.mn.us

Evaluate the contractor's timeliness The contractor was very timely in completing their work under this contract.

Evaluate the contractor's quality The contractor produced project materials and final deliverables of professional quality.

Evaluate the contractor's cost The contractor completed all deliverables within the original project budget.

Evaluate the contractor's overall performance The contractor achieved the scope of work requested in a limited amount of time.

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