Agency Animal Health Board

Contractor University of Minnesota-Veterinary Diagnostic Lab

SWIFT Contract Number 154680

Project Name FFY19 Federally Fund Avian Diagnostic Testing

Project Number (if applicable) N/A

Summarize purpose of the contract, including why it was necessary: A statutory responsibility of the Board is to protect the health of the domestic animals of the state, which the Board does in part by preventing, detecting, and controlling animal diseases, including poultry diseases. The Contractor provided professional veterinary laboratory services for avian diagnostic testing, specific to the standards of the National Poultry Improvement Plan (NPIP) and the National Animal Health Laboratory Network (NAHLN). These standards are required in order to conduct the official, accredited testing needed under this contract.

Project Duration

Start Date Mon, 04/01/2019 - 00:00

Original end date Tue, 03/31/2020 - 00:00

Actual end date Tue, 03/31/2020 - 00:00

Did project finish on time? Yes

Total billable hours utilized (if applicable) {Empty}

Contract Amounts

Original contract: $248825.00

Amendments $0

Contract total $248825.00

Did project finish within budget? Yes

What was the funding source? 3000/B1438000/B14SU19

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) N/A. This was a Joint Powers Agreement.

Evaluator Name Dale Lauer

Evaluator Email Address dale.lauer@state.mn.us

Evaluate the contractor's timeliness Testing was conducted in a timely manner with test results provided as needed to assure
disease-free bird movement.

Evaluate the contractor's quality Excellent, validated test procedures used with consistent quality control to conduct the
accredited testing needed under this contract.

Evaluate the contractor's cost Testing fees are reasonable when compared to other NPIP and NAHLN laboratories.

Evaluate the contractor's overall performance Satisfactory.

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.): None.

Please rate the overall experience with the contractor 4 - satisfied