Agency Education Department

Contractor American Institutes for Research

SWIFT Contract Number ID16689 PO561

Project Name Minnesota Assessment Systems

Project Number (if applicable) {Empty}

Summarize purpose of the contract, including why it was necessary: Continued implementaion of the Minnesota Assessments and educational supports for the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessments, Minnesota Comprehensive Assessments - Modified, Minnesota Test of Academic Skills, Graduation-Required Assessment for Diploma, Interim Assessments, and Teaching and Learning Supports as required by state and federal legislation.

Project Duration

Start Date Thu, 04/28/2011 - 00:00

Original end date Sun, 04/27/2014 - 00:00

Actual end date Fri, 10/31/2014 - 00:00

Did project finish on time? Yes

Total billable hours utilized (if applicable) {Empty}

Contract Amounts

Original contract: $49227904

Amendments $10807900

Contract total $60035804

Did project finish within budget? Yes

What was the funding source? state and federal

Is this a sole source contract? No

If this was a single source contract, explain why the agency determined there was only a single source for the services (if applicable) {Empty}

Evaluator Name Linda Sams

Evaluator Email Address linda.sams@state.mn.us

Evaluate the contractor's timeliness Major deliverables were met.

Evaluate the contractor's quality Because of quality concerns some work was not requested such as development of additional items.

Evaluate the contractor's cost The costs were overall reasonable.

Evaluate the contractor's overall performance Quality was below Statewide Testing standards causing a strained relationship.

Would you engage the contractor's services again? No

Describe any negative action taken during the duration of this contract (i.e., termination, pursuit of suspension, etc.): Engaged Admin in discussions on how to improve qualtity and working relationship with vendor.

Please rate the overall experience with the contractor 2 - dissatisfied