Agency Iron Range Resources & Rehab

Contractor Sertich Consulting

SWIFT Contract Number B45262

Project Name Higher Education Consulting Services

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Summarize purpose of the contract, including why it was necessary: Consulting services to work with the Iron Range Higher Education Committee to develop a comprehensive plan to address higher education needs in northeast Minnesota, specifically the Taconite Assistance Area defined in M.S. 273.1341.

Project Duration

Start Date Tue, 07/06/2010 - 00:00

Original end date Thu, 06/30/2011 - 00:00

Actual end date Thu, 06/30/2011 - 00:00

Did project finish on time? Yes

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Contract Amounts

Original contract: $99415.00

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Contract total $99415

Did project finish within budget? Yes

What was the funding source? 5810, B43

Is this a sole source contract? No

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Evaluator Name Roy Smith

Evaluator Email Address roy.smith@state.mn.us

Evaluate the contractor's timeliness The contractor performed all tasks in a timely manner and on most occasions provided a draft deliverable well ahead of schedule so that it could be reviewed and revised by the committee prior to the due date.

Evaluate the contractor's quality The level of work performed by the contractor was of a very high quality that was presented in a very user friendly format. The information provided great value for the organizations charged with implementing the comprehensive plan that was created.

Evaluate the contractor's cost The cost of the contractor was within the budget provided for the project.

Evaluate the contractor's overall performance The contractor provided high quality, clear, comprehensive plan for education innovations in the region that has become the "roadmap" for the future.

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