Agency TRANSPORTATION DEPT

Contractor SRF Consulting Group, Inc

SWIFT Contract Number 59621

Project Name SHRP 2 Reliability Data & Analytical Products Pilo

Project Number (if applicable) 3069

Summarize purpose of the contract, including why it was necessary: The Strategic Highway Research Program (SHRP 2) is an initiative created by Congress to increase safety on our nation’s highways. The targeted, short-term program is accomplished by awarding contracts to qualified researchers/consultants.

In partnership with Contractor, State will conduct work and participate on a research team under the Strategic Highway Research Program to test SHRP 2 reliability data and analytical products. This will provide opportunities to strengthen the agency’s technological capabilities and remain at the forefront of new and innovative approaches.
Results of the work will be used to further the State’s technological capabilities, and leadership role in incorporating reliability performance measures into the Transportation Planning and Programming process. The results of the research conducted will directly advance the objectives of SHRP 2.

Project Duration

Start Date Thu, 03/14/2013 - 00:00

Original end date Fri, 05/30/2014 - 00:00

Actual end date Fri, 05/30/2014 - 00:00

Did project finish on time? Yes

Total billable hours utilized (if applicable) 4467.8

Contract Amounts

Original contract: $376724.87

Amendments $0

Contract total $376724.87

Did project finish within budget? Yes

What was the funding source? FEDERAL REIMBURSMENT

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) The Strategic Highway Research Program (SHRP 2) is an initiative created by Congress to increase safety on our nation’s highways. The targeted, short-term program is accomplished by awarding contracts to qualified researchers/consultants. The SHRP 2 RFP was widely advertised. SRF was the lone researcher/consultant that expressed any interest in submitting a proposal in partnership with MnDOT in response to the SHRP 2 RFP. Given MnDOT’s desire to further the agencies technological capabilities, and leadership role in incorporating reliability performance measures into the Transportation Planning and Programming Process, it made sense to partner with SRF on the proposal.

Evaluator Name Michael Sobolewski

Evaluator Email Address Mike.Sobolewski@state.mn.us

Evaluate the contractor's timeliness Very satisfied – deliverables were presented in a timely fashion.

Evaluate the contractor's quality Very Satisfied – Minnesota SHRP 2 products were often held up as examples for other participating states to follow.

Evaluate the contractor's cost Dollar value of the contract was pre-determined by Strategic Highway Research Program. SRF accomplished all tasks and provided all deliverables on time and on budget.

Evaluate the contractor's overall performance I was totally satisfied with SRF’s performance.

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