Agency TRANSPORTATION DEPT

Contractor Gemini Research

SWIFT Contract Number 43312

Project Name Kennedy Bridge Rehabilitation Feasibility Study –

Project Number (if applicable) 859

Summarize purpose of the contract, including why it was necessary: State retained a qualified professional historian to work collaboratively with State’s consulting engineer and with State to advise on the preparation of the Rehabilitation Feasibility Planning Study for Bridge 9090 (a historic property) to assist in compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act and Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act. There are no MnDOT or State staff who meet the required professional qualifications (36CFR61) and have sufficient time to perform this type of study along with their normal workloads.

Project Duration

Start Date Tue, 03/27/2012 - 00:00

Original end date Wed, 07/31/2013 - 00:00

Actual end date Thu, 07/31/2014 - 00:00

Did project finish on time? Yes

Total billable hours utilized (if applicable) 337

Contract Amounts

Original contract: $35258.00

Amendments $0

Contract total $33342.98

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 Elizabeth J. Abel

Evaluator Email Address elizabeth.abel@state.mn.us

Evaluate the contractor's timeliness The work was completed on time; all deadlines were met. One amendment was required to extend the expiration date of the contract, but this was due to issues beyond the contractor’s control. The contractor let the State Project Manager know well ahead of time that an amendment for time might be needed.

Evaluate the contractor's quality Gemini provided excellent quality work. The quality of their work and their professional reputation helped expedite the regulatory compliance process.

Evaluate the contractor's cost Contractor’s costs were very reasonable. The State got excellent value for the cost of the contract.

Evaluate the contractor's overall performance Excellent. Contractor never hesitated to take the initiative when needed and kept the Project Manager very well informed of issues and progress. Gemini was outstanding in adapting to a project that experienced some unexpected developments. They provided valuable assistance to the State’s Project Manager in ensuring compliance with applicable federal regulations.

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