Agency TRANSPORTATION DEPT

Contractor University of Minnesota

SWIFT Contract Number 84091

Project Name 2014-2015 Toward Zero Deaths (TZD) Conference

Project Number (if applicable) 99008w164

Summarize purpose of the contract, including why it was necessary: In 2001, the North Star Safety Workshop brought together transportation safety stakeholders representing local, regional, state, national and international organizations and agencies to share information and to identify new approaches to reducing the number of fatalities and life changing injuries on Minnesota's roads. The Minnesota Toward Zero Deaths Program developed out of the ideas and momentum created by the North Star workshop. This conference provided a venue to share the progress that has been made since 2001, to share best practices in the areas of engineering, enforcement, education and emergency services, and to chart the course for a future with fewer traffic fatalities and life changing injuries.

The objective of this conference was to provide a forum for sharing information on best practices in engineering, enforcement, education, and emergency medical and trauma services and for identifying new approaches to reducing the number of traffic fatalities and life-changing injuries on Minnesota roads.

This Contract was reasonable and necessary to secure the needed expertise and organization skill to conduct a statewide conference with a variety of stakeholder needs and expectations.

Project Duration

Start Date Fri, 09/26/2014 - 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: $185350.00

Amendments $0.0

Contract total $185350.00

Did project finish within budget? Yes

What was the funding source? State Funds

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) na

Evaluator Name Brad Estochen

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

Evaluate the contractor's timeliness Contractor was on time throughout the duration of this contract

Evaluate the contractor's quality Contractor quality of work was as expected throughout the duration of this contract.

Evaluate the contractor's cost Contractor cost were reasonable throughout the duration of this contract

Evaluate the contractor's overall performance The contractor was able to coordinate and assist in the delivery of the TZD conference that had record attendance this year. Their attention to detail made the overall event a success.

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