Agency TRANSPORTATION DEPT

Contractor Himle Rapp & Company, Inc.

SWIFT Contract Number 59350

Project Name ST CROIX CROSSING PUBLIC RELATIONS

Project Number (if applicable) 2174

Summarize purpose of the contract, including why it was necessary: This contract was needed to supplement available internal public relations staff and provide the expertise to produce videos of
construction operations and narratives from project staff to explain the construction methods and complexities of the new St.
Croix crossing bridge and associated projects. Contract staff provided much needed interaction with the many effected
businesses during the approach roadway construction.

Project Duration

Start Date Fri, 03/08/2013 - 00:00

Original end date Fri, 03/31/2017 - 00:00

Actual end date Sat, 09/30/2017 - 00:00

Did project finish on time? Yes

Total billable hours utilized (if applicable) {Empty}

Contract Amounts

Original contract: $1723400.00

Amendments {Empty}

Contract total $1723400.00

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 Beer,Michael G

Evaluator Email Address Michael.Beer@state.mn.us

Evaluate the contractor's timeliness Met the schedules for various deliverables throughout the project. Responded to social media questions and updates in a timely
manner. Produced documentation videos on timely topics as construction sequence progressed.

Evaluate the contractor's quality Good quality work was produced and delivered. Engaged a large number of the public through various social media and
conventional methods.

Evaluate the contractor's cost Work was delivered under budget.

Evaluate the contractor's overall performance GOOD

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