Agency TRANSPORTATION DEPT

Contractor University of Minnesota

SWIFT Contract Number 103957

Project Name COST COMPETITIVE TIMBER BRIDGE DESIGNS FOR LONG TE

Project Number (if applicable) 99008W227

Summarize purpose of the contract, including why it was necessary: Minnesota has a noted need to replace its aging bridge inventory, but faces challenges in having adequate funds available to construct a large number of new bridges in rural Minnesota, There is a need by counties and townships to develop innovative, long-lasting and low-cost bridge options. The proposed project provided key and valuable information on cost-competitive construction options and strategies for constructing green, sustainable timber bridges produced by Minnesota companies.

Project Duration

Start Date Wed, 12/09/2015 - 00:00

Original end date Fri, 08/31/2018 - 00:00

Actual end date Fri, 07/31/2020 - 00:00

Did project finish on time? Yes

Total billable hours utilized (if applicable) {Empty}

Contract Amounts

Original contract: $212883.00

Amendments {Empty}

Contract total $212883.00

Did project finish within budget? Yes

What was the funding source? partnership/stateaid

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 Sinclair,Deborah K

Evaluator Email Address Debbie.Sinclair@state.mn.us

Evaluate the contractor's timeliness Very good

Evaluate the contractor's quality Very good

Evaluate the contractor's cost Very good

Evaluate the contractor's overall performance Very 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