Agency Health Department

Contractor Equity News Network

SWIFT Contract Number 216010

Project Name COVIID - 19 Community Engagement Contract

Project Number (if applicable) n/a

Summarize purpose of the contract, including why it was necessary: Equity News Network (ENN) worked in partnership with the State, individuals from LGBTQ+ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, or questioning +) communities, and African American communities to communicate COVID-19 and monkeypox messages. ENN created content utilizing stories via audio, video, and socially distanced in-person engagement, when appropriate. All information was fact-based and approved by the State. ENN collaborated with LGBTQIA+ cultural influencers and African American popular opinion leaders, networks, and community health clinics to create culturally relevant and compelling content.

Project Duration

Start Date Sat, 01/01/2022 - 00:00

Original end date Sat, 12/31/2022 - 00:00

Actual end date Sat, 12/31/2022 - 00:00

Did project finish on time? Yes

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Contract Amounts

Original contract: $60000

Amendments $24000

Contract total $84000

Did project finish within budget? Yes

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Is this a sole source contract? No

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Evaluator Name Amy Michael

Evaluator Email Address amy.michael@state.mn.us

Evaluate the contractor's timeliness ENN was on time with invoices, attending meetings and responding to emails and phone calls. All the work stayed on schedule.

Evaluate the contractor's quality The quality of their work is excellent, they are very creative and innovative.

Evaluate the contractor's cost Cost is reasonable

Evaluate the contractor's overall performance Overall, their performance was 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