Agency Health Department

Contractor The Pathfinders of Oregon DBA the Pathfinder Network

SWIFT Contract Number 249932

Project Name Model Jails

Project Number (if applicable) {Empty}

Summarize purpose of the contract, including why it was necessary: The Pathfinder Network will provide training, training manuals, DVDs, and licensures for MDH and jail partners as designated by MDH to learn the Parenting Inside Out (PIO) curriculum content and have permission to deliver this content to incarcerated parents. Partners may include the University of Minnesota and current grantees of the Model Jails Practices program.

Project Duration

Start Date Wed, 06/05/2024 - 00:00

Original end date Sun, 06/30/2024 - 00:00

Actual end date Sun, 06/30/2024 - 00:00

Did project finish on time? Yes

Total billable hours utilized (if applicable) {Empty}

Contract Amounts

Original contract: $40375

Amendments $0

Contract total $40375

Did project finish within budget? Yes

What was the funding source? Model Jails under the Healthy Beginnings Healthy Families Act funding.
Fund 1000 - Dept ID H1236164 - Appr ID H12001A

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) Parenting Inside Out (PIO) is the only available evidence-based, cognitive-behavioral parent management skills training program created for incarcerated parents. There are other parenting programs that exist, but those have not undergone the rigorous review process to be certified as an evidence-based program for the incarcerated population. There are a number of challenges that exist in studying results of people who are incarcerated and participate in programs, and therefore other programs haven’t completed the necessary review process to be certified as an evidence-based curriculum or do not specifically focus on the incarcerated population. The Pathfinder Network owns the rights to the PIO curriculum and certification of PIO trainers. The authorizing legislation requires evidence-based curriculum for this program. Sec. 145.9576 MN Statutes Subd. 3. (c) (1) evidence-based training for incarcerated parents

Evaluator Name John Eshun

Evaluator Email Address john.eshun@state.mn.us

Evaluate the contractor's timeliness Overall the contractor's timeliness was very good. Provided accurate quotes, responsive, and flexible to meet the programs needs.

Evaluate the contractor's quality The contractor's quality was satisfactory. Due to the nature of having pre-existing contracts and licenses with current grantees, there was a need for clarification on certain aspects of the delivery of the training. Despite some setbacks with the delay of the execution of the contract, contractor provided high quality trainings and was flexible to meet the needs of the contract under the terms of the agreement.

Evaluate the contractor's cost The contractor's cost was reasonable for the services provided. Due to the sensitive nature of an evidence-based program with incarcerated individuals, there is added requirements in order to maintain the status of the program. The contractor's cost were fair in the delivery of the training and materials.

Evaluate the contractor's overall performance Overall the contractor's performance was very good. Despite going through a staff transition at the very beginning of the contract execution, the contractor was very responsive and met the terms of the contract. The only negative feedback was that the main point of contact resigned from the agency and there was no communication for a brief period of time. Despite this minor setback, contractor was very flexible in dealing with MDH's internal processes and requirements.

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.): No negative action was taken during the contract.

Please rate the overall experience with the contractor 5 - very satisfied