Agency Natural Resources Dept

Contractor SS Papadopulos & Associates, Inc.

SWIFT Contract Number 72631

Project Name Tonkin expert Report on White Bear Lake

Project Number (if applicable) 1438

Summarize purpose of the contract, including why it was necessary: The State needed an expert witness for a dispute between the State and the White Bear Lake Restoration Association and the White Bear Lake Homeowners Association concerning the water elevation of white Bear Lake as a result of water appropriations that DNR permitted. The Consultant was asked to prepare an expert report, and potentially provide testimony at a deposition and arbitration hearing in this matter.

Project Duration

Start Date Tue, 12/10/2013 - 00:00

Original end date Sat, 01/31/2015 - 00:00

Actual end date Sat, 02/08/2014 - 00:00

Did project finish on time? Yes

Total billable hours utilized (if applicable) 193.25

Contract Amounts

Original contract: $35000

Amendments {Empty}

Contract total $35000

Did project finish within budget? Yes

What was the funding source? 1000-R293E74P-R292000

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) The Attorney General’s Office determined that an expert witness is needed to settle a dispute between the State and the White Bear Lake Restoration Association and the White Bear Lake Homeowners Association.

Evaluator Name Julie Ekman

Evaluator Email Address julie.ekman@state.mn.us

Evaluate the contractor's timeliness The contractor delivered the requested report well within the timeframe of the contract.

Evaluate the contractor's quality We were extremely satisfied with the work done.

Evaluate the contractor's cost The costs were reasonable and within the contracted amount.

Evaluate the contractor's overall performance Excellent

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