Agency Agriculture Dept

Contractor University of Minnesota-Dept. of Entomology

SWIFT Contract Number 84090

Project Name Assessing EPA Reg 5 needs for Bed Bug Ed 2014-2017

Project Number (if applicable) {Empty}

Summarize purpose of the contract, including why it was necessary: This project was an effort to expand the Let's Beat the Bug! campaign to Region 5 EPA states. Existing tools and resources with UM became the bed bug resource center to build Minnesota's success in bed bug education in EPA Region 5 states: MN-WI-MI-OH-IL-IN. Bed bug infestations continue to plague low income communities and lack creditable information on how to deal with this pest. This was an effort to reach more professionals across the states in providing bed bug prevention training, which in turn would conduct outreach in their respective states.

Project Duration

Start Date Wed, 10/01/2014 - 00:00

Original end date Wed, 09/30/2015 - 00:00

Actual end date Tue, 01/31/2017 - 00:00

Did project finish on time? Yes

Total billable hours utilized (if applicable) {Empty}

Contract Amounts

Original contract: $78436.00

Amendments $108536.00

Contract total $186972.00

Did project finish within budget? Yes

What was the funding source? federal graint - EPA Region 5

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 University of Minnesota Entomology Department houses the only national recognized bed bug expert in Minnesota with expertise, knowledge, and established resources to conduct this work.

Evaluator Name Kevin Cavanaugh

Evaluator Email Address kevin.cavanaugh@state.mn.us

Evaluate the contractor's timeliness The UM contractor was timely on completing proposed objectives with no delays.

Evaluate the contractor's quality The UM contractor performed the proposed tasks, objectives in a highly professional manner with high quality results.

Evaluate the contractor's cost The UM contractor costs reflected the cost of this expansive outreach program for 6 states.

Evaluate the contractor's overall performance The overall performance of the contractor was 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