Agency Agriculture Dept

Contractor SMH International

SWIFT Contract Number 58563/3(5)705

Project Name U.S. Turkey Promotion in China

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Summarize purpose of the contract, including why it was necessary: This project was executed with a USDA Emerging Markets Program grant to promote U.S. and Minnesota turkey products in Minnesota. SMH International is a long-time market expert for MDA for work in China, and contracted with us for our previous two phases of this project. They are known in the foodservice and retail food industries in China, giving them easy access to key vendors, restaurants, chefs and media outlets. In this project, SMH was responsible for assembling a database of turkey buyers and foodservice markets in China, printing and distributing a previously-created Turkey Guide in both paper and DVD formats, coordinating and executing our events in China (two chef training seminars, media events, chef turkey contest, and chef dinner reception), and logistical and translation services throughout the project.

Project Duration

Start Date Mon, 01/14/2013 - 00:00

Original end date Sun, 06/30/2013 - 00:00

Actual end date Sun, 06/30/2013 - 00:00

Did project finish on time? Yes

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Contract Amounts

Original contract: $63000

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Contract total $63000

Did project finish within budget? Yes

What was the funding source? USDA Emerging Markets Program

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) 1) SMH has experience coordinating food events and was already going to be at the major tradeshow in China where many of our events were organized
2) SMH knows turkey and other meat markets in China very well, plus strong relationships with tradeshow organizers, media and foodservice entities, and chefs and buyers.

Evaluator Name Christina Connelly

Evaluator Email Address christina.connelly@state.mn.us

Evaluate the contractor's timeliness Excellent - no issues

Evaluate the contractor's quality Excellent - no issues

Evaluate the contractor's cost Excellent - no issues

Evaluate the contractor's overall performance Excellent - no issues

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