Agency Agriculture Dept

Contractor David Hesse

SWIFT Contract Number 230476

Project Name Farm Advocate

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Summarize purpose of the contract, including why it was necessary: Farm Advocates serve Minnesota farmers who seek assistance in resolving financial problems by informing them of their rights and options as borrowers, helping farmers with lender negotiations/meditations, identifying problems and potential need for legal assistance and referrals to other assisting entities. The Commissioner of Agriculture has been given the authority to contract for professional and technical services pursuant to M.S. Section 15.061 (1998).

Project Duration

Start Date Sat, 07/01/2023 - 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) 586.50

Contract Amounts

Original contract: $92820

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Contract total $92820

Did project finish within budget? Yes

What was the funding source? Legislative funding

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) Very specialized services provided. A mixture of previous farming, and farm financials.

Evaluator Name Matt McDevitt

Evaluator Email Address Matt.mcdevitt@state.mn.us

Evaluate the contractor's timeliness Very good. Passed away during contract.

Evaluate the contractor's quality Very good. Passed away during contract.

Evaluate the contractor's cost Very good. Passed away during contract.

Evaluate the contractor's overall performance Very good. Passed away during contract.

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