Agency Education Department

Contractor The Cadenza Group - Joanne Lewellen

SWIFT Contract Number B02406

Project Name Special Education Alternative Dispute Resolution

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Summarize purpose of the contract, including why it was necessary: The contract was necessary to meet federal regulations and Minnesota statute requirements to provide Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) services, mediation and facilitation of education planning meetings, for special education conflicts between parents and local education agencies.

Project Duration

Start Date Sun, 07/01/2007 - 00:00

Original end date Mon, 06/30/2008 - 00:00

Actual end date Sat, 06/30/2012 - 00:00

Did project finish on time? Yes

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Contract Amounts

Original contract: $20000

Amendments $9000

Contract total $29000

Did project finish within budget? Yes

What was the funding source? Special Education-Grants to States, CFDA # 84.027A

Is this a sole source contract? No

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Evaluator Name Patricia McGinnis

Evaluator Email Address patricia.mcginnis@state.mn.us

Evaluate the contractor's timeliness The contractor performed the work and submitted reports according to the timeline expectations.

Evaluate the contractor's quality The contractor was thorough in preparation for mediation and successful in assisting the disputing parties to resolve their differences. In addition, the contractor capably assisted teams in developing acceptable education programs for students with disabilities.

Evaluate the contractor's cost NA - All ADR professionals were paid the same rate.

Evaluate the contractor's overall performance The contractor is knowledgeable in the ADR field and skillfully performed special education mediations and facilitations, as requested.

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