Agency Human Services Dept

Contractor Valley Pain and Wellness Center

SWIFT Contract Number 241535

Project Name Opioid Prescription Improvement Project

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Summarize purpose of the contract, including why it was necessary: To provide clinical guidance on a quality improvement project for Minnesota health Care Programs enrolled providers who prescribe opioid medications.

Project Duration

Start Date Thu, 02/01/2024 - 00:00

Original end date Mon, 09/30/2024 - 00:00

Actual end date Fri, 06/28/2024 - 00:00

Did project finish on time? No

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Contract Amounts

Original contract: $85250

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Contract total $85250

Did project finish within budget? Yes

What was the funding source? Federal State Opioid Response grant to DHS' behavioral health division

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) DHS issued an RFP, and there were no applicants.

Evaluator Name Camille Miller

Evaluator Email Address camille.miller@state.mn.us

Evaluate the contractor's timeliness We met 3 times for onboarding and discussion of the work plan, but no actual work was completed. The contractor notified DHS that he would be unable to participate in the actual work activities, and the contract ended early by mutual agreement.

Evaluate the contractor's quality We met 3 times for onboarding and discussion of the work plan, but no actual work was completed. The contractor notified DHS that he would be unable to participate in the actual work activities, and the contract ended early by mutual agreement.

Evaluate the contractor's cost Payment rate was based on negotiation and wages for similar work in Minnesota. The contractor notified DHS that he would be unable to participate in the actual work activities, and the contract ended early by mutual agreement. Only 1 invoice was submitted, because only the onboarding was completed.

Evaluate the contractor's overall performance We met 3 times for onboarding and discussion of the work plan, but no actual work was completed. The contractor notified DHS that he would be unable to participate in the actual work activities, and the contract ended early by mutual agreement. The contractor notified DHS that he would be unable to participate in the actual work activities, and the contract ended early by mutual agreement.

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.): The contractor notified DHS that he would be unable to participate in the actual work activities, and the contract ended early by mutual agreement.

Please rate the overall experience with the contractor 3 - neutral