Agency TRANSPORTATION DEPT

Contractor Precision Testing, Inc.

SWIFT Contract Number 82350

Project Name Metro Soils/Inspection Staff Augmentation

Project Number (if applicable) 6210

Summarize purpose of the contract, including why it was necessary: Perform courier duties including picking up material samples from construction projects around the Metro District and delivering them to the laboratory for verification testing.

Assist in the operation of the soils/pavement sampling equipment (solid stem power-driven auger and core drill) and collect the materials samples in the performance of soils investigations.
Internal staffing limitations due to shortage in operating budgets did not allow MnDOT internal staff to be exclusively used to fill the material testing needs. MnDOT had staff limitations due to the magnitude of construction projects.

Project Duration

Start Date Tue, 08/12/2014 - 00:00

Original end date Tue, 06/30/2015 - 00:00

Actual end date Tue, 06/30/2015 - 00:00

Did project finish on time? Yes

Total billable hours utilized (if applicable) {Empty}

Contract Amounts

Original contract: $99900.00

Amendments $0.0

Contract total $99900.00

Did project finish within budget? Yes

What was the funding source? Trunk Highway

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 Tim Clyne, P.E.

Evaluator Email Address tim.clyne@state.mn.us

Evaluate the contractor's timeliness This contract was for staff augmentation and did not have deliverables due in the traditional sense. The consultant showed up to work on time every day and was reliable.

Evaluate the contractor's quality The consultant was open to learning and was effective in his work with us.

Evaluate the contractor's cost The contractor’s cost was reasonable.

Evaluate the contractor's overall performance Overall the contractor met our expectations. The consultant tried to fit in with the Soils Crew and work effectively on the team.

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.): Unfortunately we had to send the consultant away sooner than anticipated, because he did not have a valid driver’s license. He was unable to legally drive himself to work and to the job site every day.

Please rate the overall experience with the contractor 4 - satisfied