Agency TRANSPORTATION DEPT

Contractor American Engineering Testing Inc.

SWIFT Contract Number 36628

Project Name SPECIAL BOLT INSPECTION FOR COMMUNICATION TOWERS

Project Number (if applicable) 99062

Summarize purpose of the contract, including why it was necessary: OSRC's new towers require a bolt inspection be completed in order for MnDOT to sign off completion with the tower
construction contractor. The bolt inspection verifies the bolts are installed properly and snug tight. No MnDOT staff is available
to complete this task and we need a third party outside vendor complete the task.

Project Duration

Start Date Fri, 10/28/2011 - 00:00

Original end date Wed, 09/30/2015 - 00:00

Actual end date Wed, 10/26/2016 - 00:00

Did project finish on time? Yes

Total billable hours utilized (if applicable) {Empty}

Contract Amounts

Original contract: $311350.00

Amendments {Empty}

Contract total $311350.00

Did project finish within budget? Yes

What was the funding source? TH

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) {Empty}

Evaluator Name Chatleain,Shane T

Evaluator Email Address shane.chatleain@state.mn.us

Evaluate the contractor's timeliness Inspections were always completed within a reasonable time frame after the new tower was erected.

Evaluate the contractor's quality Quality of the work was wonderful, no complaints about the work was ever received during or after the contract period.

Evaluate the contractor's cost Costs were in line with market rates and other engineering firms proposed costs. AET was the low bidder.

Evaluate the contractor's overall performance Very Satisfied

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.): {Empty}

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