Agency Natural Resources Dept

Contractor U. S. Department of the Interior:Geological Survey

SWIFT Contract Number 84425/3000066461

Project Name USGS Stream Flow and Sediment Monitoring

Project Number (if applicable) {Empty}

Summarize purpose of the contract, including why it was necessary: The MDNR provides funds to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) as a cost share match to maintain twenty nine federally operated stream gages across the state critical to flood warning, water supply and natural resource protection, and to collect sediment samples from eleven streams and rivers to assist in evaluating water quality and land use changes in key watershed.

Project Duration

Start Date Tue, 10/21/2014 - 00:00

Original end date Tue, 10/21/2014 - 00:00

Actual end date Wed, 09/30/2015 - 00:00

Did project finish on time? Yes

Total billable hours utilized (if applicable) {Empty}

Contract Amounts

Original contract: $513624.00

Amendments $0

Contract total $531624.00

Did project finish within budget? Yes

What was the funding source? General Fund and Clean Water Amendment

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) These services will be provided by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). The USGS is uniquely qualified to perform this work and follows strict procedural standards and protocols that provide high quality information. All locations are installed and operated by the USGS and have long historical record necessary to evaluate the historical context and significance of extreme water events and changes in water supply and water quality.

Evaluator Name Gregory A. Kruse

Evaluator Email Address greg.kruse@state.mn.us

Evaluate the contractor's timeliness Contract deliverables were provided on time. Much of the data were provided via website publishing and near real time

Evaluate the contractor's quality High quality provided through national standardized protocols and procedures

Evaluate the contractor's cost Costs were allocated based on a cooperative 50/50 cost share for flow monitoring. Costs considered high without a cost share match by the contractor

Evaluate the contractor's overall performance Contractor provided products on time overall and of high quality

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