Agency Health Department

Contractor New Publica

SWIFT Contract Number 240236

Project Name CMV Messaging Phase 2

Project Number (if applicable) {Empty}

Summarize purpose of the contract, including why it was necessary: The Minnesota Department of Health needed a vendor to use findings from a message testing project to create culturally relevant materials and advertising plans for awareness and education of congenital CMV. This work is necessary because cCMV is the number one infectious cause of birth defects. Further, the Vivian Act was passed in 2022 and requires the Minnesota Department of Health to work on education and awareness of prevention of cCMV to the public and providers.

Project Duration

Start Date Sun, 12/03/2023 - 00:00

Original end date Tue, 12/31/2024 - 00:00

Actual end date Thu, 05/08/2025 - 00:00

Did project finish on time? Yes

Total billable hours utilized (if applicable) 235.75

Contract Amounts

Original contract: $100000

Amendments $0

Contract total $100000

Did project finish within budget? Yes

What was the funding source? Dept ID: H1236219
Appr ID: H12001A

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 Karmen Dippmann

Evaluator Email Address karmen.dippmann@state.mn.us

Evaluate the contractor's timeliness They were generally on time and were communicative if they needed more time.

Evaluate the contractor's quality We found the quality to meet expectations.

Evaluate the contractor's cost Comparable to other contractors doing similar work.

Evaluate the contractor's overall performance Our expectations were met.

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 3 - neutral