Agency Education Department

Contractor Willie Jett

SWIFT Contract Number 204737

Project Name expert witness services in connection with Cruz-Guzman v. State of Minnesota et al., Case No. 27-CV-15-19117

Project Number (if applicable) NA

Summarize purpose of the contract, including why it was necessary: MDE needed expert witness services (data review and analysis of the St. Paul Public Schools; quantitative and qualitative review of the St. Paul Public Schools; an expert report; and deposition and trial testimony) in connection with Cruz-Guzman v. State of Minnesota et al., Case No. 27-CV-15-19117.

Project Duration

Start Date Tue, 12/07/2021 - 00:00

Original end date Sat, 12/31/2022 - 00:00

Actual end date Sat, 12/31/2022 - 00:00

Did project finish on time? No

Total billable hours utilized (if applicable) {Empty}

Contract Amounts

Original contract: $40000

Amendments $0

Contract total $40000

Did project finish within budget? Yes

What was the funding source? State

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) MDE needed expert witness services in connection with Cruz-Guzman v. State of Minnesota et al., Case No. 27-CV-15-19117. Based on a search conducted by MDE in conjunction with the AGO, no other individual was reasonably able and qualified to perform the services needed in the applicable timeframe.

Evaluator Name Eric Taubel

Evaluator Email Address eric.s.taubel@state.mn.us

Evaluate the contractor's timeliness The contractor performed work in a timely manner.

Evaluate the contractor's quality The contractor was professional, provided access to and information about the specific school district he was to evaluate.

Evaluate the contractor's cost Cost was in line with expert witnesses’ fees for complex litigation.

Evaluate the contractor's overall performance The contractor performed well.

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