Agency Health Department

Contractor The Aliveness Project

SWIFT Contract Number 205438

Project Name COVID-19 Community Engagement P/T Contract

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Summarize purpose of the contract, including why it was necessary: The Aliveness Project conducted a comprehensive marketing and communications campaign about the COVID-19 vaccine, and other COVID-19 and monkeypox information focused on the LGBTQ+* community and agency clients (the majority of whom identify as LGBTQ+). We created and disseminated culturally relevant digital and print marketing pieces as targeted ads in LGBTQ+ focused outlets. Coordinated and conducted one to six COVID-19 vaccine clinics in coordination with the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH). Disseminated up to date COVID-19 vaccination information and resources in the community of focus.
*LGBTQ+ = Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer/Questioning people +

Project Duration

Start Date Sat, 01/01/2022 - 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? Yes

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Contract Amounts

Original contract: $40000

Amendments $12000

Contract total $52000

Did project finish within budget? Yes

What was the funding source? COVID-19 Supplement 4 and ELC Fund s

Is this a sole source contract? No

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Evaluator Name Amy Michael

Evaluator Email Address amy.michael@state.mn.us

Evaluate the contractor's timeliness The contractor was timely when submitting reports and invoices and responded to e-mails and phone calls in a timely fashion. The were also on-time for meetings.

Evaluate the contractor's quality The quality of the work they do is excellent.

Evaluate the contractor's cost The cost is reasonable.

Evaluate the contractor's overall performance The overall performance of this contractor was excellent. About halfway through or so they had a staffing transition which set them back as a new project lead came on.

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