Agency Education Department

Contractor NCS Pearson, Inc.

SWIFT Contract Number 135831

Project Name Minnesota Assessments

Project Number (if applicable) NA

Summarize purpose of the contract, including why it was necessary: As a result of the contract, the state completed the tests that satisfy the requirements of Minnesota statute 120B.30 and Elementary and Secondary Education Act also known as Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) formerly known as No Child Left Behind (NCLB).
The contact was for the continued implementation of the Minnesota Assessments and educational support listed below:
• Minnesota Comprehensive Assessments
• Alternate Assessments
• Teaching and Learning Supports
• Other assessment or requirements determined by the state or federal legislation

Project Duration

Start Date Fri, 12/29/2017 - 00:00

Original end date Mon, 12/28/2020 - 00:00

Actual end date Wed, 12/28/2022 - 00:00

Did project finish on time? Yes

Total billable hours utilized (if applicable) {Empty}

Contract Amounts

Original contract: $28591621.00

Amendments $28269101.00

Contract total $56860722.00

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) NA

Evaluator Name Linda Sams

Evaluator Email Address Linda.Sams@state.mn.us

Evaluate the contractor's timeliness The contractor met all published deliverables.

Evaluate the contractor's quality Excellent understanding of each of the key projects tasks. The objectives and deliverables were overall met. The contractor understood expectations of the contract and demonstrated the ability to develop high quality work and meet deadlines.

Evaluate the contractor's cost The program budget and cost were very reasonable and costs for services/duties were directly linked to the desired outcomes from the contract.

Evaluate the contractor's overall performance The contractor performance was very satisfactory providing quality products and services within the stringent timelines and with the high standards required by MDE.

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.): NA

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