Agency Faribault Academies

Contractor Northfield Public Schools

SWIFT Contract Number 65540

Project Name Autism Specialist Services

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Summarize purpose of the contract, including why it was necessary: The goal of the project is to provide serivces to students with disabilities. The region has hired the Autism Spectrum Disorder Specilists. The region's special education directors determine which districts will hold the contracts for the specialists and which districts will share the services of each specialist. This allows the districts to work together to hire Autism Disorder Specialists who have the training and skills to work with the specialized population they serve. We are sharing the services of an Autism Specialist.

Project Duration

Start Date Mon, 07/01/2013 - 00:00

Original end date Mon, 06/30/2014 - 00:00

Actual end date Mon, 06/30/2014 - 00:00

Did project finish on time? Yes

Total billable hours utilized (if applicable) {Empty}

Contract Amounts

Original contract: $31000.00

Amendments {Empty}

Contract total $31000.00

Did project finish within budget? Yes

What was the funding source? General Funds

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 region has hired the Autism Spectrum Disorder Specilists. The region's special education directors determine which districts will hold the contracts for the specialists and which districts will share the services of each specialist. This allows the districts to work together to hire Autism Disorder Specialists who have the training and skills to work with the specialized population they serve. We are sharing the services of an Autism Specialist.

Evaluator Name Billie Ward

Evaluator Email Address billie.ward@msa.state.mn.us

Evaluate the contractor's timeliness The Contractor performed all duties in a timely manner and her presence on both campuses was appropriately divided, reliable and timely.

Evaluate the contractor's quality The Contractor's quality of work was excellent. Her understanding of autism and the impact of the disability on the student, family and school is beyond compare. Her work with our students & staff is superb.

Evaluate the contractor's cost The cost is appropriate.

Evaluate the contractor's overall performance The Contractor has the skills to meet/exceed the objectives of the contract. The rapprot with students, staff and parents developed over the years of providing services. This has resulted in excellent services for our students.

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.): N/A

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