Agency Health Department

Contractor Cindy Kallstrom

SWIFT Contract Number 195668

Project Name Minnesota Cancer Alliance Coordinator

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Summarize purpose of the contract, including why it was necessary: A request for proposals was issued to find a contractor that could assist with executive administration of our
statewide cancer coalition, the Minnesota Cancer Alliance (MCA). This position was necessary so that one
person could organize and facilitate the various committees and networks of the MCA. This involved
scheduling and facilitating meetings and phone calls, consulting with MCA leadership on agenda and
action items, and following up with stakeholders after meetings.

Project Duration

Start Date Mon, 06/28/2021 - 00:00

Original end date Wed, 06/29/2022 - 00:00

Actual end date Sun, 06/29/2025 - 00:00

Did project finish on time? No

Total billable hours utilized (if applicable) 2108

Contract Amounts

Original contract: $69600

Amendments $118800

Contract total $188400

Did project finish within budget? Yes

What was the funding source? State and Federal

Is this a sole source contract? No

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Evaluator Name Michelle Brasure

Evaluator Email Address michelle.brasure@state.mn.us

Evaluate the contractor's timeliness The contractor's work was not always timely or cost effective.

Evaluate the contractor's quality Activities performed did not always require the level of expertise this contractor had and may not have been a great fit.

Evaluate the contractor's cost Responsibilities conducted were primarily administrative and these activities could likely be covered with a lower
cost contractor.

Evaluate the contractor's overall performance Contractor had good ideas for potential partnerships and strategies, but this expertise was often overshadowed by the extensive administrative burden

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.

Please rate the overall experience with the contractor 4 - satisfied