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Contractor Deco Cultural Services LLC

SWIFT Contract Number xxxxx

Project Name Phase I and II Architecture/History Surveys for Co

Project Number (if applicable) 6452

Summarize purpose of the contract, including why it was necessary: Contract was for survey of the project to determine whether historic properties were present and to assess the project’s impacts on those properties in compliance with Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act and its governing regulations at 36 CFR 800.

Project Duration

Start Date Fri, 08/01/2014 - 00:00

Original end date Sat, 02/28/2015 - 00:00

Actual end date Mon, 03/09/2015 - 00:00

Did project finish on time? No

Total billable hours utilized (if applicable) {Empty}

Contract Amounts

Original contract: $6430.96

Amendments $9445.00

Contract total $15875.96

Did project finish within budget? Yes

What was the funding source? District 2 consultant allocation

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) The MnDOT Cultural Resources Unit uses a pre-certified professional/technical program for cultural resources work because of limited staff.

Evaluator Name Elizabeth J. Abel

Evaluator Email Address elizabeth.abel@state.mn.us

Evaluate the contractor's timeliness The crucial work required under the contract was completed on time. A small amount of work (4 hours) involving subcontracted services for mapping and GIS data was completed nine days after the contract expired.

Evaluate the contractor's quality Excellent. Very good data analysis and reporting.

Evaluate the contractor's cost Contractor’s costs were reasonable and in keeping with the scope of the work.

Evaluate the contractor's overall performance Excellent. Contractor maintained very good communication and coordination with MnDOT staff, was very responsive, and produced very well analyzed and written technical report.

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.): na

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