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Contractor Lake State Realty Services, Inc.

SWIFT Contract Number 35268

Project Name CCLRT Right of Way Appraisal Updates and Expert Wi

Project Number (if applicable) 98296

Summarize purpose of the contract, including why it was necessary: The Stata is in need of required real estate appraisal updates and expert witness service for proposed right of way acquisition along the Central Corridor Light Rail Transit (CCLRT).

Project Duration

Start Date Mon, 10/10/2011 - 00:00

Original end date Thu, 06/30/2016 - 00:00

Actual end date Wed, 03/30/2016 - 00:00

Did project finish on time? Yes

Total billable hours utilized (if applicable) {Empty}

Contract Amounts

Original contract: $30000.00

Amendments $40000.00

Contract total $70000.00

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 John Mascari

Evaluator Email Address John.Mascari@state.mn.us

Evaluate the contractor's timeliness Good

Evaluate the contractor's quality Good

Evaluate the contractor's cost Reasonable, competitive

Evaluate the contractor's overall performance Appraisals were needed for condemnation hearings on various commercial properties located along University Ave for the CCLRT (light rail) project. They followed the “before and after” format and accurately addressed the issues. Ms. Swartz is very cooperative, dependable and timely. Her fees are high, but competitive with other appraisal firms

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