Agency Health Department

Contractor March of Dimes

SWIFT Contract Number 216349 PO 3000095713

Project Name COVID Community Coordinator Contract

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Summarize purpose of the contract, including why it was necessary: March Of Dimes aimed to decrease COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy and increase vaccination rate of pregnant and lactating people in specific demographics in a culturally responsive format. March of Dimes is a trusted source for health information and can help ensure mothers and their family understand the safety and efficacy of COVID-19 vaccines—and the availability of no cost vaccines for eligible family members.

Project Duration

Start Date Fri, 07/01/2022 - 00:00

Original end date Sun, 06/30/2024 - 00:00

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

Did project finish on time? No

Total billable hours utilized (if applicable) {Empty}

Contract Amounts

Original contract: $269929.08

Amendments $0

Contract total $269929.08

Did project finish within budget? No

What was the funding source? Federal

Is this a sole source contract? No

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Evaluator Name Rachel Garaghty

Evaluator Email Address Rachel.Garaghty@state.mn.us

Evaluate the contractor's timeliness Satisfactory - contractor was timely until it lost its primary staff person.

Evaluate the contractor's quality Satisfactory - contractor was doing quality work until it lost its primary staff person.

Evaluate the contractor's cost Satisfactory - contractor was underspent at the time of ending their contract.

Evaluate the contractor's overall performance Satisfactory - contractor performed well until losing its primary staff person. Two tiers of interim back-up staff were also responsive, transparent, and helpful while most contract activities had to be paused while they tried to recruit a new primary staff person.

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.): Contractor terminated their contract a year early due to staffing shortage.

Please rate the overall experience with the contractor 4 - satisfied