Agency Natural Resources Dept

Contractor U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

SWIFT Contract Number 3000028975

Project Name Lock and Dam 1 Fish Barrier Evaluation and Review

Project Number (if applicable) {Empty}

Summarize purpose of the contract, including why it was necessary: Funds were provided to the US Army Corps of Engineers to expedite evaluation of MN DNR's proposed major modifications, electric fish barrier, to Lock and Dam 1 on the Upper Mississippi River in accordance with 33 U.S.C. 408 (Section 408). The electric fish barrier was deemed high priority due to the threat of invasive carp to northern MN's aquatic resources. Beginning construction as soon as possible was deemed crucial for success of the project.

Project Duration

Start Date Mon, 10/22/2012 - 00:00

Original end date Mon, 06/30/2014 - 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: $111000

Amendments $0

Contract total $111000

Did project finish within budget? Yes

What was the funding source? General and Invasive Species

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 set up to expedite the evaluation of DNR proposed major modifications to Lock and Dam 1 on the Mississippi River for a Section 408 permit which could only be issued by the US Army Corps of Engineers.

Evaluator Name Nick Frohnauer

Evaluator Email Address Nick.Frohnauer@state.mn.us

Evaluate the contractor's timeliness The contractor worked with the DNR throughout the design phase, completing the necessary steps in the permitting process.

Evaluate the contractor's quality Contractor was a full participant in the design and permitting phase of the Lock and Dam 1 electric barrier project. Resulting products met all necessary standards.

Evaluate the contractor's cost The contractor submitted a reasonable estimate of costs, stayed within budget, and refunded unexpended funds.

Evaluate the contractor's overall performance Contractor was engaged throughout the project. Contractor met expectations as outlined in the contract. I would rate this as a positive experience.

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