Agency Office of Higher Education

Contractor MN Association for College Admission Counseling

SWIFT Contract Number B25061

Project Name Naviance User Groups Project

Project Number (if applicable) {Empty}

Summarize purpose of the contract, including why it was necessary: This project provides structured user groups and a structured mentor/mentee network to support counselors at schools licensed with Naviance through the Federal College Access Challenge Grant administered by the Office of Higher Educaiton.

Project Duration

Start Date Wed, 02/18/2009 - 00:00

Original end date Fri, 08/13/2010 - 00:00

Actual end date Sat, 08/13/2011 - 00:00

Did project finish on time? Yes

Total billable hours utilized (if applicable) {Empty}

Contract Amounts

Original contract: $39600.00

Amendments $56000.00

Contract total $95600.00

Did project finish within budget? Yes

What was the funding source? Federal 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) The MN Association for College Admission Counseling is the only professional organization in the state able to effectively connect K-12 conselors with college admissions counselors and facilitate a networking relationship between members of the two groups of professionals focused on enhancing student access and success in college.

Evaluator Name Nancy Walters

Evaluator Email Address Nancy.Walters@state.mn.us

Evaluate the contractor's timeliness The contractor's timeliness met project requirements.

Evaluate the contractor's quality The quality of the contractor's work met the needs of participants and met program objectives.

Evaluate the contractor's cost The cost was appropriate.

Evaluate the contractor's overall performance The overall performance met required standards for effective project implementation.

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