Agency TRANSPORTATION DEPT

Contractor Braun Intertec Corp

SWIFT Contract Number 38411

Project Name Concrete Bridge Deck Crack Sealant Evaluation and

Project Number (if applicable) 95439

Summarize purpose of the contract, including why it was necessary: To examine the performance of the best candidate crack-repair materials in bridges owned by the Minnesota Department of Transportation. The scope of work includes field testing and evaluation of crack sealant products, determination of the depth of penetration to expect and/or require, determination of the effectiveness of the products in sealing full-depth cracks, and validation of the performance of the product currently being used by Mn/DOT. The work will include field application of each product; determining its depth of penetration, determining its effectiveness by observation and testing, and determining which equipment works best for its application. The work includes a comprehensive final report culminating in recommendations of best practices to be incorporated into a guidance document for Mn/DOT practitioners.

Project Duration

Start Date Fri, 09/11/2009 - 00:00

Original end date Sun, 03/31/2013 - 00:00

Actual end date Wed, 09/10/2014 - 00:00

Did project finish on time? Yes

Total billable hours utilized (if applicable) {Empty}

Contract Amounts

Original contract: $80917.64

Amendments $0

Contract total $80917.64

Did project finish within budget? No

What was the funding source? TH / FEDERAL

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 Sarah Sondag

Evaluator Email Address Sarah.sondag@state.mn.us

Evaluate the contractor's timeliness Interim deliverables were not always delivered on time.

Evaluate the contractor's quality Excellent quality.

Evaluate the contractor's cost Reasonable cost for the services provided.

Evaluate the contractor's overall performance Overall, the Contractor provided valuable expertise to this research project and delivered a high quality product

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 4 - satisfied