Agency Employ & Econ Development Dept

Contractor Lakes Country Service Cooperative

SWIFT Contract Number 189484

Project Name Work-Based Learning Licensure Endorsement

Project Number (if applicable) {Empty}

Summarize purpose of the contract, including why it was necessary: To train special education teachers to get their work-based learning licensure endorsement. This allows for more work-based learning coordinators to be available across the state for students with disabilities to gain work experiences (a crucial step in their transition process).

Project Duration

Start Date Wed, 03/02/2022 - 00:00

Original end date Fri, 09/30/2022 - 00:00

Actual end date Sat, 09/30/2023 - 00:00

Did project finish on time? Yes

Total billable hours utilized (if applicable) 0

Contract Amounts

Original contract: $150000

Amendments $0

Contract total $150000

Did project finish within budget? Yes

What was the funding source? Federal Vocational Rehabilitation Funds

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 Alyssa Klein

Evaluator Email Address alyssa.klein@state.mn.us

Evaluate the contractor's timeliness Contractor was timely on all aspects of the project (serving the students, answering questions, billing, etc.)

Evaluate the contractor's quality Students (special ed teachers) were surveyed and rated the contractor highly on the quality of the training and support. 80% of the students who registered completed the coursework (33 individuals).

Evaluate the contractor's cost The cost was significantly lower than the other two training options available in MN ($3,000 per students versus over $4,000 for the other two options).

Evaluate the contractor's overall performance Excellent contractor- very responsive, provides excellent training, and all involved were satisfied with their services.

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