Agency Human Services Dept

Contractor Twin Cities Public Television (TPT)

SWIFT Contract Number 232480

Project Name Culturally specific public service announcements about Medical Assistance and MinnesotaCare renewals

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Summarize purpose of the contract, including why it was necessary: The Minnesota Department of Human Services partnered with TPT to create videos (including 15- and 30-second lengths) and finished graphics for eight communities: African American, Native American, Spanish-speaking, Hmong, Somali, Vietnamese, Russian and American Sign Language. The messages focus on the importance of preparing for Medical Assistance and MinnesotaCare renewals, checking your mail for renewal forms, and returning the completed forms. At a critical time in the renewal process, these messages will help raise awareness in communities that experience health disparities, are overrepresented in public health care programs and are at risk of losing coverage.

Project Duration

Start Date Mon, 07/10/2023 - 00:00

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

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

Did project finish on time? Yes

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Contract Amounts

Original contract: $60000

Amendments $0

Contract total $60000

Did project finish within budget? Yes

What was the funding source? State funds appropriated by the 2023 Legislature for the COVID-19 unwinding

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) TPT is the only Twin Cities public television service. TPT was able to produce content in six languages with community review of the content during production. With significant experience doing similar work for the Minnesota Department of Health during the COVID-19 pandemic, TPT had the capacity to produce the culturally specific videos and graphics DHS was seeking within a short timeframe.

Evaluator Name Martiga Lohn

Evaluator Email Address martiga.lohn@state.mn.us

Evaluate the contractor's timeliness On time. TPT created the PSAs in just over two months - very fast for a project of this scope and complexity. It took significant teamwork between DHS and TPT, including identifying community partners who were willing to participate in the project.

Evaluate the contractor's quality High. The finished videos and graphics are clear and engaging.

Evaluate the contractor's cost Good value. The videos and graphics will remain relevant for several years.

Evaluate the contractor's overall performance Very good. TPT was open to collaboration, incorporated feedback, and was available and responsive. The contract was written to allow for collaboration and co-creation of the videos and graphics.

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