Agency Human Services Dept

Contractor Health Management Associates

SWIFT Contract Number 218303

Project Name HCBS Future Reforms Study

Project Number (if applicable) {Empty}

Summarize purpose of the contract, including why it was necessary: 1. Understand Minnesota’s home and community-based service (HCBS) programs that support older adults and the family and friends who provide care. This includes data and actuarial analysis as well as policy analysis.
2. Review how Minnesota’s HCBS programs align with national best practices.
3. Develop final report with recommendations to strengthen how Minnesota’s HCBS programs support caregivers.

Project Duration

Start Date Thu, 09/22/2022 - 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) 1190.25

Contract Amounts

Original contract: $376516

Amendments $74484

Contract total $451000

Did project finish within budget? Yes

What was the funding source? American Rescue Plan Enhanced FMAP + State Funds:
EBFD 34012, EBDF 32613, EBFD 33970, and EBFD 33978

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) Not applicable

Evaluator Name Miriam Hirman

Evaluator Email Address Miriam.Hirman@state.mn.us

Evaluate the contractor's timeliness Contractor completed project timelines on time.

Evaluate the contractor's quality Contractor had a strong, highly skilled team that resulted in a very high quality of work.

Evaluate the contractor's cost Contractor's cost for the project developed was comparable with other bids.

Evaluate the contractor's overall performance Contractor had a high overall performance and we appreciated working with them.

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