Agency Commerce Dept

Contractor Synapse Energy Economics, Inc.

SWIFT Contract Number 187608

Project Name Grid Mod Technologies study

Project Number (if applicable) {Empty}

Summarize purpose of the contract, including why it was necessary: To provide technical expertise on advanced electric-distribution system investments, technologies, and costs with respect to utility grid modernization projects.

Project Duration

Start Date Wed, 12/09/2020 - 00:00

Original end date Wed, 06/30/2021 - 00:00

Actual end date Tue, 12/31/2024 - 00:00

Did project finish on time? Yes

Total billable hours utilized (if applicable) {Empty}

Contract Amounts

Original contract: $209420

Amendments $396000

Contract total $605420

Did project finish within budget? Yes

What was the funding source? State

Is this a sole source contract? No

If this was a single source contract, explain why the agency determined there was only a single source for the services (if applicable) na

Evaluator Name Peter Teigland

Evaluator Email Address Peter.teigland@state.mn.us

Evaluate the contractor's timeliness Synapse consistently delivered workproducts on time, under sometimes extraordinary time pressure and tight deadlines.

Evaluate the contractor's quality Synapse engaged with the material in a deep and thoughtful way, and delivered well-written workproducts.

Evaluate the contractor's cost Reasonable for the work.

Evaluate the contractor's overall performance 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