Agency Transportation Department

Contractor University of New Hampshire

SWIFT Contract Number 176765

Project Name An Innovative Practice Approach to Assessing Bitumen Compatibility as a Means of Material Specification

Project Number (if applicable) 1036816

Summarize purpose of the contract, including why it was necessary: The purpose of this contracted research effort was to further the knowledge of asphalt binder and aggregate interactions and
how the state can test in real time to address these issues on network projects

Project Duration

Start Date Thu, 05/14/2020 - 00:00

Original end date Sat, 04/30/2022 - 00:00

Actual end date Tue, 11/19/2024 - 00:00

Did project finish on time? Yes

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Contract Amounts

Original contract: $204119.00

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Contract total $204119.00

Did project finish within budget? Yes

What was the funding source? federal funds

Is this a sole source contract? No

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Evaluator Name Halverson,Leif Gordon

Evaluator Email Address Leif.Halverson@state.mn.us

Evaluate the contractor's timeliness Very timely. Project delays from Covid were brought to MnDOT's attention well in advance of deadlines

Evaluate the contractor's quality High quality

Evaluate the contractor's cost Cost were very reasonable. The collaborative nature of this project with Cargill provided a great value to MnDOT

Evaluate the contractor's overall performance good

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.): {Empty}

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