Agency Human Services Dept

Contractor Anishinabe Legal Services

SWIFT Contract Number 268802

Project Name Wisdom Steps Legal Clinic

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Summarize purpose of the contract, including why it was necessary: The Minnesota Board on Aging Legal Assistance Developer sought an entity to assist with the development, supervision, staffing and provision of follow-up legal services for an advance planning legal clinic at the 2025 Wisdom Steps Conference held in Mahnomen, MN. The Wisdom Steps Conference is an annual event supported by the Minnesota Board on Aging to recognize the achievements of Tribal Nations elders associated with the healthy living programming of federal Older Americans Act (OAA). The contractor trained attorneys and legal advocates to assist Indian elders in a pro bono capacity during the conference and supervised/ completed representation obligations as needed following the event.

Project Duration

Start Date Wed, 05/07/2025 - 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

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Contract Amounts

Original contract: $25000

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Contract total $23356.48

Did project finish within budget? Yes

What was the funding source? State Vulnerable Adult Act

Is this a sole source contract? No

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Evaluator Name Kirsten Olson

Evaluator Email Address kirsten.l.olson@state.mn.us

Evaluate the contractor's timeliness Very good

Evaluate the contractor's quality Excellent

Evaluate the contractor's cost Exceptional Value

Evaluate the contractor's overall performance Wonderful organization to work with. Innovative and connected to a number of tribal communities. Has worked closely with the Leech Lake, White Earth and Red Lake nations for a number of years. Increasing connections to additional tribal nations in Northern Minnesota.

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