Agency Employ & Econ Development Dept

Contractor Greater Twin Cities United Way

SWIFT Contract Number 3-66340

Project Name Skills @ Work

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Summarize purpose of the contract, including why it was necessary: DEED/GWDC in partnership with Greater Twin Cities United Way, will plan, facilitate, and execute Skills@Work campaign meetings, policy development and reports for GWDC members, Skills@Work committees and workgroups with regional and/or statewide scope and involving complex issues to provide management with a comprehensive view of problems and operations by determining issues/objectives and analytical approach and methodologies; developing methodologies for the planning and policy development process (policy may have regional and/or statewide impact, requiring complex analysis); and identifying and clarifying issue(s) to be addressed in the planning process.

Project Duration

Start Date Mon, 07/16/2012 - 00:00

Original end date Mon, 12/31/2012 - 00:00

Actual end date Mon, 12/31/2012 - 00:00

Did project finish on time? Yes

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Contract Amounts

Original contract: $100000.00

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Contract total $100000.00

Did project finish within budget? Yes

What was the funding source? B22MNSCUSKILLWK B22WIAADW03PY10 B22ES01PY10 B22WIA

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 Joyce Foundation Shifting Gears initiative, a national effort to create system change through workforce development, Adult Basic Education, and postsecondary systems in order to produce better results for low-wage, low-skilled adults. During the third Joyce Foundation funding cycle, Minnesota FastTRAC is required to build in costs to cover collaborative work with Greater Twin Cities United Way (GTCUW) for the Skills @ Work campaign with Joyce grant and Governor Workforce Development Council (GWDC) funds.

The Skills @ Work campaign a statewide campaign to ensure Minnesota has the skilled workforce it needs to compete in the global economy. The campaign builds on the assets and best practices of seven Minnesota regions, aligning new and existing efforts into a statewide campaign. By creating a coherent vision for addressing skills gaps around Minnesota, we are building momentum toward policy change and uniting Minnesotans to close the skills gap.

Greater Twin Cities United Way is a critical partner in moving forward the FastTRAC initiative. The GTCUW has expertise in understanding the FastTRAC initiative, partnership structure and is an active partner in the Skills @ Work Campaign. The GTCUW has been designated by the GWDC as the co-leader in this effort.

Evaluator Name Nola Speiser

Evaluator Email Address nola.speiser@state.mn.us

Evaluate the contractor's timeliness All work was completed in a timely manner, communicated action steps along the way.

Evaluate the contractor's quality Great work was accomplished, layed the foundation for great future efforts throughout the metro and greater MN regions.

Evaluate the contractor's cost Cost was realistic and remained within budget.

Evaluate the contractor's overall performance Great to work with, performance exceeded expectations.

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.): {Empty}

Please rate the overall experience with the contractor 5 - very satisfied