Agency TRANSPORTATION DEPT

Contractor Montana State University - Western Transportation

SWIFT Contract Number 72428

Project Name Understanding the Effectiveness of Non-Chloride Li

Project Number (if applicable) 99006w06

Summarize purpose of the contract, including why it was necessary: The goal of this project is to determine and document the effectiveness of non-chloride liquid agricultural by-products and solid complex chloride/mineral products used in snow and ice control operations. The project would improve the industry’s understanding of these chemicals performance and environmental impact. The project would develop better parameters and guidelines for using such products. The results would also include specifications for the procurement and testing of these products.

Project Duration

Start Date Tue, 12/17/2013 - 00:00

Original end date Tue, 05/31/2016 - 00:00

Actual end date Tue, 12/29/2015 - 00:00

Did project finish on time? Yes

Total billable hours utilized (if applicable) {Empty}

Contract Amounts

Original contract: $188718.00

Amendments $2520.00

Contract total $191238.00

Did project finish within budget? Yes

What was the funding source? Federal

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) n/a

Evaluator Name Thomas Peters

Evaluator Email Address Tom.Peters@state.mn.us

Evaluate the contractor's timeliness Satisfactory. Amendment to extend work schedule for 6 additional months.

Evaluate the contractor's quality Overall quality was good.

Evaluate the contractor's cost Cost appears to be in line for the required services that were being delivered.

Evaluate the contractor's overall performance Overall performance met desired expectations. A Final Report was completed.

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 4 - satisfied