Agency TRANSPORTATION DEPT

Contractor University of Minnesota

SWIFT Contract Number 38419

Project Name Evaluation of the effect MnPASS lane design has on

Project Number (if applicable) 89261 w247

Summarize purpose of the contract, including why it was necessary: Determine the impact the MnPASS lane design has on mobility (congestion, travel times, speed fluctuations) and safety (crashes due to lane changes) and develop a design guide for determining the best access control for a given geometry/demand combination.

Project Duration

Start Date Tue, 05/31/2011 - 00:00

Original end date Sat, 11/30/2013 - 00:00

Actual end date Mon, 06/30/2014 - 00:00

Did project finish on time? Yes

Total billable hours utilized (if applicable) {Empty}

Contract Amounts

Original contract: $169000.00

Amendments $0

Contract total $169000.00

Did project finish within budget? Yes

What was the funding source? TH

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 Brian Kary

Evaluator Email Address Brian.Kary@state.mn.us

Evaluate the contractor's timeliness Deliverables were provided within an acceptable timeline.

Evaluate the contractor's quality UMN needed little direction or guidance. Kept the PM informed on the progress of the project.

Evaluate the contractor's cost Costs seemed appropriate for the research performed

Evaluate the contractor's overall performance UMN performance was good. Research will help determine future design of MnPASS lanes. Research has also drawn the attention of other states designing HOT lanes.

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 4 - satisfied