Agency Administration Dept

Contractor MarketResponse International

SWIFT Contract Number 201945

Project Name Customer-focused Research Studies

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Summarize purpose of the contract, including why it was necessary: During the 2022 contract year, the Contractor will complete two separate survey projects:
1) Repeated 1962 Study − “Minnesota General Population Survey of Attitudes Towards People with Developmental Disabilities” that has been completed at five-year intervals since 2007;
2) Intersectionality Study: This research study focuses on the intersectionality of racial and ethnic communities, and developmental disabilities that leads to disparities across delivery systems, and program areas that include health care, employment, special education, and social services (e.g., home and community based waiver services), and related abuse and public safety responses.

Project Duration

Start Date Fri, 10/14/2022 - 00:00

Original end date Fri, 09/30/2022 - 00:00

Actual end date Mon, 08/15/2022 - 00:00

Did project finish on time? Yes

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Contract Amounts

Original contract: $100000

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Contract total $100000

Did project finish within budget? Yes

What was the funding source? Federal funding from the ACL/HHS

Is this a sole source contract? No

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Evaluator Name Colleen Wieck

Evaluator Email Address colleen.wieck@state.mn.us

Evaluate the contractor's timeliness The general population study and the intersectionality study were both completed on schedule. Results were presented in agreed upon formats, posted on the Council website, and also presented at Council meetings in April and October.

Evaluate the contractor's quality MRI continued to provide helpful, non-traditional and innovative approaches to studies that may be of value and insightful to address policy issues. The reports presented also meet IT accessibility standards.

Evaluate the contractor's cost Contractor maximized the limited funding dollars available without jeopardizing overall quality.

Evaluate the contractor's overall performance Very good to excellent.

Would you engage the contractor's services again? Yes

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