Agency Education Department

Contractor Lexia Voyager Sopris (LVS)

SWIFT Contract Number 204833

Project Name Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling (LETRS) training for educators project

Project Number (if applicable) {Empty}

Summarize purpose of the contract, including why it was necessary: To provide MN educators with the opportunity to receive training on evidence-based literacy instruction, the Minnesota Legislature allocated $3 million dollars for LETRS training in 2021. This LETRS training was specifically named in statute.

Project Duration

Start Date Mon, 12/13/2021 - 00:00

Original end date Fri, 06/30/2023 - 00:00

Actual end date Fri, 06/30/2023 - 00:00

Did project finish on time? Yes

Total billable hours utilized (if applicable) {Empty}

Contract Amounts

Original contract: $2998826.33

Amendments $-1000.73

Contract total $2997825.60

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) This LETRS project was specifically named in Laws of Minnesota 2021, 1st Special Session, chapter 13, article 3, section 7.

Evaluator Name Amy Schulting

Evaluator Email Address Amy.Schulting@state.mn.us

Evaluate the contractor's timeliness Very Satisfactory. The contractor provided all of the services on time.

Evaluate the contractor's quality Very Satisfactory. Excellent understanding of each of the key projects tasks. The objectives and deliverables were all met. The contractor understood expectations of the contract and demonstrated the ability to develop high quality work and meet deadlines.

Evaluate the contractor's cost Very Reasonable: The program budget and cost were very reasonable and costs for services/duties were directly linked to the desired outcomes from the contract.

Evaluate the contractor's overall performance Overall, the contractor’s performance was very satisfactory. The contract provided services in a timely manner, was responsive to questions, provided high quality technical assistance and support within the agreed upon budget.

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