Agency Health Department

Contractor Northwest Indian Community Development Center

SWIFT Contract Number 162659

Project Name Native American breastfeeding

Project Number (if applicable) {Empty}

Summarize purpose of the contract, including why it was necessary: Provide increased access to training and mentoring for indigenous breastfeeding counselors to support Native American breastfeeding.

Project Duration

Start Date Mon, 07/15/2019 - 00:00

Original end date Tue, 09/29/2020 - 00:00

Actual end date Tue, 09/20/2022 - 00:00

Did project finish on time? Yes

Total billable hours utilized (if applicable) {Empty}

Contract Amounts

Original contract: $24547

Amendments $49903

Contract total $74450

Did project finish within budget? Yes

What was the funding source? Statewide Physical Activity and Nutrition (CDC-RFA-DP18-1807)

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) Northwest Indian Community Development Center (NWICDC) is the only organization that provides Indigenous breastfeeding counselor training and support that is culturally specific and community-led. This is a trusted organization and is able to outreach successfully in this community. They serve as an intertribal intermediary to neighboring Nations of White Earth, Red Lake, Leech Lake and the Minnesota Chippewa Tribe. NWICDC and partners such as Mewinzha have the in-depth knowledge and understanding of the culture which reclaims the traditional Anishinaabe birthing, breastfeeding and postnatal care practices.

Evaluator Name Cherylee Sherry

Evaluator Email Address cherylee.sherry@state.mn.us

Evaluate the contractor's timeliness The contractor submitted written reports in a timely manner, however, many times there was a delay in submitting the invoices. There was a change in executive director during the contract period.

Evaluate the contractor's quality The quality of service was good and the Indigenous perspective to the work was maintained.

Evaluate the contractor's cost The cost was reasonable.

Evaluate the contractor's overall performance The overall services were good. There was a delay in service provided due to the pandemic.

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 4 - satisfied