Agency Human Services Dept

Contractor Minnesota Elder Justice Center

SWIFT Contract Number 212835

Project Name legal services programming

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Summarize purpose of the contract, including why it was necessary: Legal education webinar series addressing issues related to aging, vulnerable populations, and systems changes impacting older Minnesotans and their supporters. This webinar series introduced the issues of homeless elders, elder abuse, spiritual abuse and other common but unspoken legal issues to hundreds of individuals on a weekly basis. The presentations were free, accessible, and brought together people with varied backgrounds, educational levels, and lived experiences.

Project Duration

Start Date Fri, 05/06/2022 - 00:00

Original end date Sun, 12/31/2023 - 00:00

Actual end date Fri, 12/29/2023 - 00:00

Did project finish on time? Yes

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Contract Amounts

Original contract: $54200

Amendments $0

Contract total $54200

Did project finish within budget? Yes

What was the funding source? American Rescue Plan / Federal Admin Dollars

Is this a sole source contract? No

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Evaluator Name Kirsten Olson

Evaluator Email Address kirsten.l.olson@state.mn.us

Evaluate the contractor's timeliness On time.

Evaluate the contractor's quality Presentations were excellent quality. The webinars were well organized and marketed. The technology systems used was accessible and accommodations were available including closed captioning and interpreters. Presentations were diverse and responded to the interests of the funders, the participants and the current legal needs/trends of Minnesota elders.

Evaluate the contractor's cost Very low cost for quality of work and responsivenss.

Evaluate the contractor's overall performance Excellent

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