Agency Agriculture Dept

Contractor COOPERATIVE DEVELOPMENT FUND

SWIFT Contract Number 103517

Project Name Food Hub Distribution Report

Project Number (if applicable) {Empty}

Summarize purpose of the contract, including why it was necessary: The MDA was required by statute to prepare a report for the legislature regarding the status of food hubs in Minnesota.

Project Duration

Start Date Wed, 09/23/2015 - 00:00

Original end date Thu, 03/31/2016 - 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: $35000

Amendments $0

Contract total $35000

Did project finish within budget? Yes

What was the funding source? AGRI Food Hubs – 1000/B0434773/B047G76

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 Paul Hugunin

Evaluator Email Address paul.hugunin@state.mn.us

Evaluate the contractor's timeliness The contractor performed all duties in a timely manner. They provided informal progress reports and updates to the agency throughout the project.

Evaluate the contractor's quality The contractor is outstanding. They bring the highest level of experience and professionalism to the table.

Evaluate the contractor's cost For the qualilty and depth of information provided the contractor cost was very efficient. There is no way the agency could have conducted the same level of research at anywhere near the same cost.

Evaluate the contractor's overall performance Outstanding, both in terms of cost, quality of end product, and timeliness of service.

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