Agency TRANSPORTATION DEPT

Contractor Iowa State University

SWIFT Contract Number 87348

Project Name Evaluation of Work Zone Safety Using the SHRP 2 Na

Project Number (if applicable) 99004w19

Summarize purpose of the contract, including why it was necessary: The naturalistic driving study data (NDS) collected by the Strategic Highway Research Program (SHRP) 2 offered a rare opportunity for a first-hand view of work zone safety critical events. Using these data, actual driver behavior was observed. Additionally, using forward roadway views, a determination could be made as to whether the event was actually work zone related. This project conducted research and analysis to answer the following research question: What role do speed and distraction play in work zone crashes and near crashes? Quantifying the impact of distraction and speeding is important so countermeasures can be selected to reduce the occurrence of work zone crashes.

The results of this project are:
• Detailed Phase I Final report
• Detailed Phase II Implementation Plan

This contract was necessary to advance the overall transportation safety initiatives of Minnesota, including Toward Zero Deaths. The outcomes of this contract directly improve the safety of State and private workers in work zones and developed strategies to minimize risk for drivers and workers.

Project Duration

Start Date Tue, 12/23/2014 - 00:00

Original end date Mon, 11/30/2015 - 00:00

Actual end date Mon, 11/30/2015 - 00:00

Did project finish on time? Yes

Total billable hours utilized (if applicable) {Empty}

Contract Amounts

Original contract: $100000.00

Amendments $0.0

Contract total $100000.00

Did project finish within budget? Yes

What was the funding source? Federal Implementation Assistance Program (IAP) Fu

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 Bradley Estochen

Evaluator Email Address Bradley.estochen@state.mn.us

Evaluate the contractor's timeliness Contractor was able to conduct research project in a compressed timeframe and meet the research objectives.

Evaluate the contractor's quality Project quality was above average in terms of time management and production.

Evaluate the contractor's cost Contractor was very fiscally responsible in their costs needed to complete the tasks in this agreement

Evaluate the contractor's overall performance Overall the contractor did a great job of managing this overall effort. This project entered uncharted territories and successfully navigated some choppy waters to produce a state of the practice outcome related to potential work zone related items impacted by driver distraction and speed. Would engage contractor for further studies in the future.

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