Agency TRANSPORTATION DEPT

Contractor Aeritae Consulting Group

SWIFT Contract Number 24762

Project Name ENTERPRISE DATA ARCHITECTURE STAFF

Project Number (if applicable) 99535

Summarize purpose of the contract, including why it was necessary: i. The goal is to implement an Enterprise Data Architecture (EA) practice and develop the models to support this practice.
ii. Update the current Data architecture and implement processes and tools to keep it up to date through the departments change management process.
iii. The scope of the project includes all data stores and data modeling in production managed or administrated by OI&TS.
iv. Facilitate and support the creation of a Data Architecture Practice in the Data Domain
v. Create diagrams for Strategic Data Architecture initiatives and projects, assess data services for each project, and assess maturity, life-cycle, and technical condition of impacted data services and products
vi. Update Mn/DOT’s Data Model to support Data Governance, Business Data Catalog, and BI
vii. Create needed models and roadmap to establish the DAP in MnDOT, including existing strategic initiatives and major projects
viii. Work with OI&TS Strategic Planning and Data Management Section manager, other data section supervisors, data warehouse and database architects to document the requirements and definitions for data standards, including roles to maintain the data component. Integrate data sources with the Configuration Management Database.
ix. Review and recommend changes and best practices to the process for how technology becomes part of the architecture and the exception process
x. Provide informal training and skills transfer to Mn/DOT staff
xi. Report all work plans and completed requirements to the Mn/DOT Project Manager
xii. Work Location will be onsite at Mn/DOT’s Central Office location in St. Paul, MN

Project Duration

Start Date Thu, 08/25/2011 - 00:00

Original end date Sat, 06/30/2012 - 00:00

Actual end date Sat, 06/30/2012 - 00:00

Did project finish on time? Yes

Total billable hours utilized (if applicable) 480

Contract Amounts

Original contract: $76800

Amendments {Empty}

Contract total $76800

Did project finish within budget? Yes

What was the funding source? TH

Is this a sole source contract? No

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Evaluator Name William Leifheit

Evaluator Email Address William.leifheit@state.mn.us

Evaluate the contractor's timeliness Average: Assignments were completed on time, and consultant was available when directed.

Evaluate the contractor's quality Above Average: work products were high quality and showed a deep understanding of the subject area

Evaluate the contractor's cost Below Average: consulting company charges a relatively high price for its services, which may negatively impact future vendor selection.

Evaluate the contractor's overall performance Above Average: work products were high quality and showed a deep understanding of the subject area. Mentorship efforts were successful.

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