Agency Pollution Control Agency

Contractor NATURAL RESOURCES, MINNESOTA DEPT OF

SWIFT Contract Number 60435

Project Name POLYMET EIS EFFORT 2013

Project Number (if applicable) {Empty}

Summarize purpose of the contract, including why it was necessary: This contract was for MPCA to provide assistance to DNR for their preparation of an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the PolyMet Mining Company's proposed NorthMet project.

Project Duration

Start Date Wed, 04/03/2013 - 00:00

Original end date Tue, 12/31/2013 - 00:00

Actual end date Thu, 03/31/2016 - 00:00

Did project finish on time? Yes

Total billable hours utilized (if applicable) {Empty}

Contract Amounts

Original contract: $185000.00

Amendments $171300.00

Contract total $356300.00

Did project finish within budget? Yes

What was the funding source? state

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 was a single source contract because it was an Interagency Agreement.

Evaluator Name Jim Robin

Evaluator Email Address jim.robin@state.mn.us

Evaluate the contractor's timeliness The contractor had excellent schedule maintenance, and the project finished on time.

Evaluate the contractor's quality The contractor did an excellent job of adhering to program requirements. The reports received were clear and complete. Overall the contractor did an excellent job of accomplishing the contract goals.

Evaluate the contractor's cost The contractor had excellent budget management. Amendments were needed to periodically adjust the scope of work and budget. This was expected to occur.

Evaluate the contractor's overall performance The contract and associated amendments were effective in allowing us to

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 5 - very satisfied