Agency TRANSPORTATION DEPT

Contractor University of Minnesota – Duluth

SWIFT Contract Number 50469/3000074965; 3000154

Project Name Development and Integration of Advanced Timber Bri

Project Number (if applicable) 99008 WO62

Summarize purpose of the contract, including why it was necessary: improved assessment information that can be used to improve the safety and reliability of Minnesota’s bridges. An experienced research team will identify and help implement an inspection protocol for Minnesota’s timber bridges (with an emphasis on timber substructure) that can accurately assess structural condition and support the load rating process. Key milestones include the development of standard inspection protocols, integration of the results into bridge data management software, development of a customized inspection manual, outreach training for MnDOT districts, recommendation of equipment purchases, and completion of an economic assessment on the use of advanced inspection techniques.

Project Duration

Start Date Mon, 08/06/2012 - 00:00

Original end date Sun, 08/31/2014 - 00:00

Actual end date Sat, 01/31/2015 - 00:00

Did project finish on time? Yes

Total billable hours utilized (if applicable) {Empty}

Contract Amounts

Original contract: $199786.00

Amendments {Empty}

Contract total $199786.00

Did project finish within budget? Yes

What was the funding source? Local Road Research Board

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) {Empty}

Evaluator Name Dave Conkel

Evaluator Email Address Dave.Conkel@state.mn.us

Evaluate the contractor's timeliness Met our expectations

Evaluate the contractor's quality Met/exceeded our expectations

Evaluate the contractor's cost Reasonable cost

Evaluate the contractor's overall performance Met/exceeded our expectations

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