Agency TRANSPORTATION DEPT

Contractor Collins Engineers, Inc.

SWIFT Contract Number 158462

Project Name Routine bridge inspections for bridge numbers 2783

Project Number (if applicable) 1034036

Summarize purpose of the contract, including why it was necessary: There are several larger bridges in Metro District that put significant strain on the ability of MnDOT bridge inspectors to meet FHWA deadlines for for the routine inspection of in-service bridges. Contracting these inspections out removed the burden from state bridge inspectors and allowed more time for better information on the current condition of Metro District bridges.

Project Duration

Start Date Thu, 05/30/2019 - 00:00

Original end date Fri, 11/29/2019 - 00:00

Actual end date Fri, 11/29/2019 - 00:00

Did project finish on time? Yes

Total billable hours utilized (if applicable) {Empty}

Contract Amounts

Original contract: $34895.64

Amendments {Empty}

Contract total $34895.64

Did project finish within budget? Yes

What was the funding source? th

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) Routine safety inspections of in service bridges must be completed by FHWA and MnDOT certified Team Lead inspectors, and there is a limited number of consultants with Team Leads on staff. As there was a limited time frame to complete the inspections and use the alotted funds, it made sense to single source select a consultant that has previously performed many inspections for the State with good results within a reasonable time frame.

Evaluator Name Arseneau,Michael Bernard

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

Evaluate the contractor's timeliness The inspections were completed well within the required time frame. The only difficulty was submission of the final invoice.

Evaluate the contractor's quality The inspection and associated documentation was done very well and met all requirements of the contract.

Evaluate the contractor's cost Consultant completed the inspections within 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