Agency TRANSPORTATION DEPT

Contractor Commonwealth Heritage Group, Inc

SWIFT Contract Number 111226

Project Name NORTHERN LIGHTS EXPRESS PHASE I AND II ARCHAEOLOGY

Project Number (if applicable) 1003113

Summarize purpose of the contract, including why it was necessary: Needed to complete section 106 archaeology survey for NLX passenger rail project; MnDOT staff does not have time to complete
survey work, so consultant was hired.

Project Duration

Start Date Tue, 07/05/2016 - 00:00

Original end date Wed, 01/31/2018 - 00:00

Actual end date Wed, 05/31/2017 - 00:00

Did project finish on time? Yes

Total billable hours utilized (if applicable) {Empty}

Contract Amounts

Original contract: $250000.00

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Contract total $250000.00

Did project finish within budget? Yes

What was the funding source? FEDERAL

Is this a sole source contract? No

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Evaluator Name Peterson,Garneth O

Evaluator Email Address Garneth.Peterson@state.mn.us

Evaluate the contractor's timeliness Contractor was very efficient with planning and implementation of field work, and with final reporting. They responded quickly
to a number of changes in the project early on, and were competent and efficient in making a number of changes to
accommodate the project.

Evaluate the contractor's quality High quality archaeology field work, recordation and reporting.

Evaluate the contractor's cost Contractor was extremely efficient, and contract was under budget, allowing some funds to be directed to other project costs.

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