Agency Natural Resources Dept

Contractor Ron Schara Productions

SWIFT Contract Number 182549

Project Name R3 Hunting and Fishing tv social

Project Number (if applicable) {Empty}

Summarize purpose of the contract, including why it was necessary: promote recruitment, retention, reactivation for hunting and fishing through social media, Minnesota Bound tv and podcast, Due North Road Trip sponsorship and tv features

Project Duration

Start Date Tue, 09/01/2020 - 00:00

Original end date Mon, 01/04/2021 - 00:00

Actual end date Thu, 06/30/2022 - 00:00

Did project finish on time? Yes

Total billable hours utilized (if applicable) {Empty}

Contract Amounts

Original contract: $54750

Amendments $91850

Contract total $146600

Did project finish within budget? Yes

What was the funding source? Deer Management Account (2202)

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) The viewer profile and regional reach (MN, WI, ND, SD) including four outstate affiliates (Alexandria, Duluth, Rochester, & Moorhead) give Minnesota Bound practically statewide coverage including a large portion of western Wisconsin within one company. Market research over years of working in this area, along with partners in Explore Minnesota tourism, has created a knowledge of opportunities. Google search only identified one other vendor, but they did not have hte same network access, social media presence, or followers.

Evaluator Name Jenifer Wical

Evaluator Email Address jenifer.wical@state.mn.us

Evaluate the contractor's timeliness Very good

Evaluate the contractor's quality Very good

Evaluate the contractor's cost Very good

Evaluate the contractor's overall performance Very good

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.): none

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