Agency Health Department

Contractor Confluence Engineering Group LLC

SWIFT Contract Number 245829

Project Name Bacti Log Credits

Project Number (if applicable) {Empty}

Summarize purpose of the contract, including why it was necessary: The purpose of the contract was to complete a literature review of available data on bacterial inactivation/removal for water and wastewater treatment unit processes to be used in the development of bacteria log reduction credits (LRCs). LRCs are needed to safely implement water reuse in Minnesota.

Project Duration

Start Date Mon, 02/26/2024 - 00:00

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

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

Did project finish on time? Yes

Total billable hours utilized (if applicable) 447

Contract Amounts

Original contract: $103095

Amendments $0

Contract total $103095

Did project finish within budget? Yes

What was the funding source? Clean Water Fund

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) This contract was the second in a series of two. The original contract for this project was put out for bid and Confluence was the only bidder.

Evaluator Name Anita Anderson

Evaluator Email Address anita.c.anderson@state.mn.us

Evaluate the contractor's timeliness The contractor worked within tight funding timelines and completed the project on time.

Evaluate the contractor's quality The contractor did high quality work, including providing data and references in a useable format and ensuring our understanding of the literature review process.

Evaluate the contractor's cost The hourly rates for the contractor seemed high but their team included national experts in the area of drinking water treatment.

Evaluate the contractor's overall performance The contractor was very engaged it the project and provided high quality products including the report, data base, and QA/QC documentation.

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 4 - satisfied