Agency TRANSPORTATION DEPT

Contractor Sebesta, Inc.

SWIFT Contract Number 88415

Project Name TH 169 Parcel 207 Severance Evaluation

Project Number (if applicable) 2776-03

Summarize purpose of the contract, including why it was necessary: State is in need of business and site evaluation to either validate or repudiate the damages assessed in the amount of $3 million on Parcel 207, located in the southeast quadrant of TH 169 and I-494 in the City of Bloomington.

Project Duration

Start Date Mon, 02/09/2015 - 00:00

Original end date Thu, 06/30/2016 - 00:00

Actual end date Fri, 10/30/2015 - 00:00

Did project finish on time? Yes

Total billable hours utilized (if applicable) {Empty}

Contract Amounts

Original contract: $97866.00

Amendments $0.0

Contract total $97866.00

Did project finish within budget? Yes

What was the funding source? Trunk Highway

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) Expert witness selected through consultation with the Attorney General’s Office

Evaluator Name John Mascari

Evaluator Email Address John.Mascari@state.mn.us

Evaluate the contractor's timeliness Very good, see below.

Evaluate the contractor's quality Very good, see below.

Evaluate the contractor's cost See below.

Evaluate the contractor's overall performance Parcel 207 is a very large retirement (assisted living) community located in the southeast quadrant of Highway 169 and Interstate 494 in the city of Bloomington. The facility offered various levels of medical care and had a 2011 assessed value of approximately $40,000,000. MnDOT acquired a small tract of land located in the northwest corner for the new interchange. Other than minor site improvements, no structures were acquired. Access to and from Highway 169 was closed to Highwood Drive. Since the main entrance to the facility was along Highwood Drive, the owners claimed the entrance should be shifted to Marth Road (north aspect). Due to the internal circulation change, severance to the entire facility was claimed. A commissioner hearing resulted in an award in excess of $3,000,000. Both the property owner and MnDOT appealed. A jury trial was anticipated. MnDOT hired the engineering firm of Sebesta Blomberg to evaluate these several issues. The Sebesta report helped with the subsequent mediation settlement.

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.): Not applicable.

Please rate the overall experience with the contractor 5 - very satisfied