Agency Human Services Dept

Contractor Twin Cities Public Television, Inc. (TPT Now)

SWIFT Contract Number 259783

Project Name MinnesotaCare coverage videos

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Summarize purpose of the contract, including why it was necessary: The contract involved the production and distribution of videos and graphics in eight (8) languages to reach Minnesotans who may be newly eligible for MinnesotaCare health care coverage.

Project Duration

Start Date Fri, 11/15/2024 - 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: $100000

Amendments $20000

Contract total $120000

Did project finish within budget? Yes

What was the funding source? Health Care Administration, DHS Communications

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) TPT is the only Twin Cities public television service. They also had the capability of producing content in multiple languages and the capacity to disseminate the information across a broad network of communities and other media outlets.

Evaluator Name Kristi Halvarson

Evaluator Email Address kristi.halvarson@state.mn.us

Evaluate the contractor's timeliness No concerns identified

Evaluate the contractor's quality DHS received positive feedback from community on the usefulness of the content

Evaluate the contractor's cost No concerns identified

Evaluate the contractor's overall performance Collaboration with community partners was key to this project’s success, with more than 30 trusted community leaders participating in the videos as speakers and actors – an unprecedented level of community participation in a Minnesota DHS outreach effort.

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 taken

Please rate the overall experience with the contractor 5 - very satisfied