Agency Administration Dept

Contractor MarketResponse International

SWIFT Contract Number 32679

Project Name 50 Yr MN Survey Attitudes Survey Re: DD

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Summarize purpose of the contract, including why it was necessary: Develop a survey instrument and a comparative set of survey questions from attitudinal surveys of the general population of Minnesotans that were conducted in 1962 and 2007 to assess current attitudes about individuals with developmental disabilities. Questions were added to the 2012 survey about education, employment, and financial well being; concerns about abuse; and perceptions abou the quality of services for individuals with developmental disabilities.

Project Duration

Start Date Wed, 09/14/2011 - 00:00

Original end date Fri, 04/20/2012 - 00:00

Actual end date Fri, 04/20/2012 - 00:00

Did project finish on time? Yes

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Contract Amounts

Original contract: $50000

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Contract total $50000.00

Did project finish within budget? Yes

What was the funding source? Federal (P.L. 106-402)

Is this a sole source contract? No

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Evaluator Name Mary Jo Nichols

Evaluator Email Address mary.jo.nichols@state.mn.us

Evaluate the contractor's timeliness All phases of the survey were completed on time.

Evaluate the contractor's quality Quality is excellent. MarketResponse International has a good understanding of the developmental disabilities field and people first language, accessibility issues. and sensitive to language/terminology and modifications/accommodations that may be necessary when conducting a survey that includes individuasl with developmenal disabilities.

Evaluate the contractor's cost The DD Council has limited federal funds to carry out all projects and activities contained in the Five Year State Plan for FFYs 2012-2016, and allocates dollars across all projects and activities on an annual basis. Suppliers must be able to work within funding constraints and deliver quality products/services with the dollars available.

Evaluate the contractor's overall performance Very good to excellent. The DD Council works closely with all suppliers to develop and strengthen partnerships, meet expectation levels, and increase/improve results/outcomes. Contracts are written in terms of performance goals. Ongong communications assure that work is completed in a timely manner and quality products/services are received.

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