Agency Education Department

Contractor Eric Hanushek

SWIFT Contract Number 153630

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 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 Attorney General’s Office, no other individual was reasonably able and qualified to perform the services needed in the applicable timeframe.

Project Duration

Start Date Tue, 02/26/2019 - 00:00

Original end date Thu, 04/30/2020 - 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: $92000

Amendments $0

Contract total $92000

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 is in need of 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 Attorney General’s Office, 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 an initial draft report with key findings for review by the litigation team.

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 4 - satisfied