Agency Employ & Econ Development Dept

Contractor Site Selectors Guild

SWIFT Contract Number 67949

Project Name Site Selector Fam Tour

Project Number (if applicable) 2-1800

Summarize purpose of the contract, including why it was necessary: Send five representatives to review the business climate and the marketing strengths of Minnesota as it relates to business relocation. They completed a 2 1/2 days agenda to five regions of the state to review the specific regions. On the last day they reconvened and presented their findings to the entire group.

Project Duration

Start Date Fri, 08/30/2013 - 00:00

Original end date Tue, 12/31/2013 - 00:00

Actual end date Thu, 09/12/2013 - 00:00

Did project finish on time? Yes

Total billable hours utilized (if applicable) {Empty}

Contract Amounts

Original contract: $25000

Amendments $0

Contract total $25000

Did project finish within budget? Yes

What was the funding source? General Fund, B22CONF - POSM

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 Site Selectors Guild is the only professional association in the country for site selectors. This particular association works to provide education, networking and other resources to those involved in the site selection industry. This is a diverse group of site selectors who regularly work with businesses located all over the world who are looking to expand or relocate their business. Business expansions and relocations ultimately euqals jobs for Minnesotans. The site selectors come from a diverse background and interest and they will give us valuable insights on how to improve Minnesota’s business climate so that we remain a competitive state.

Evaluator Name Kevin McKinnon

Evaluator Email Address Kevin.mckinnon@state.mn.us

Evaluate the contractor's timeliness There were no issues with timeliness

Evaluate the contractor's quality The quality was terrific. The consultant's were very qualified and offered a variety of ideas to help our communities and the state to consider to iprove our competitiveness. The format of the 2 day event allowed for great interaction and visits to all regions of the state.

Evaluate the contractor's cost Overall it was acceptable - mainly due to our members paying for the event.

Evaluate the contractor's overall performance Excellent, very satisfied. All members of Pos MN were extremely happy wiht the event, the ability to intreract for 2 days with the consultants and for us, a good chance to communicate many of our strengths to some of the nation's most respected site selection consultants.

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