Agency Natural Resources Dept

Contractor CCM of MN and IA

SWIFT Contract Number 163679

Project Name Treatment of Early Detection Invasive Plant Specie

Project Number (if applicable) 501-12901

Summarize purpose of the contract, including why it was necessary: EWR-Nongame contracts with CCM for a crew to spray/control invasive weeds/plants in SE MN. Because of the contract, CCM is able to respond quickly to new infestations, helping to prevent establishment of non-native, invasive plants.

Project Duration

Start Date Mon, 07/01/2019 - 00:00

Original end date Tue, 06/30/2020 - 00:00

Actual end date Tue, 06/30/2020 - 00:00

Did project finish on time? Yes

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Contract Amounts

Original contract: $27440.00

Amendments $0

Contract total $27440.00

Did project finish within budget? Yes

What was the funding source? MNDNR Terrestrial Invasives Grant

Is this a sole source contract? No

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Evaluator Name Barb Perry

Evaluator Email Address barb.perry@state.mn.us

Evaluate the contractor's timeliness Christina Basch with MN Dept of Agriculture acts as the lead worker for the CCM crew and creates a schedule for treatments, based on best management practices for invasive species control.

Evaluate the contractor's quality CCM field staff do a good job of training corp members on herbicide use. Christina Basch provides additional training, if needed. CCM generally provides an experienced lead worker for the project, to assure quality work.

Evaluate the contractor's cost CCM is often less expensive than other vendors.

Evaluate the contractor's overall performance We are very satisfied with the CCM crews managed out of SE MN, and the ability to work with local CCM field staff on scheduling and work priorities.

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 5 - very satisfied