Agency Education Department

Contractor The Improve Group

SWIFT Contract Number 194018

Project Name Evaluation of the Preschool Development Grant

Project Number (if applicable) {Empty}

Summarize purpose of the contract, including why it was necessary: The grant funding required the use of 5% to go towards evaluation efforts. An evaluator was needed to provide a third party evaluation on the impact of the multi-agency, system-level grant.

Project Duration

Start Date Wed, 06/01/2022 - 00:00

Original end date Thu, 12/30/2021 - 00:00

Actual end date Thu, 03/30/2023 - 00:00

Did project finish on time? Yes

Total billable hours utilized (if applicable) 0

Contract Amounts

Original contract: $692775.00

Amendments $2

Contract total $692775.00

Did project finish within budget? Yes

What was the funding source? Federal Preschool Development Grant

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) {Empty}

Evaluator Name Amanda Varley

Evaluator Email Address amanda.varley@state.mn.us

Evaluate the contractor's timeliness All deliverables were produced in a timely matter and within the timelines outlined between the state and the contractor.

Evaluate the contractor's quality The contractor met all quality standards. They worked closely with the state to make sure all expectations were met. Were responsive and thorough with any feedback. This included ensuring accessibility standards were met.

Evaluate the contractor's cost The contractor’s cost was comparable with market rates and was fair for the work produced. They were engaged in this project for 2.5 years.

Evaluate the contractor's overall performance Excellent

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