Agency Natural Resources Dept

Contractor Surdex Corporation

SWIFT Contract Number 183286

Project Name FY21 Aerial Imagery

Project Number (if applicable) 16AAP-26

Summarize purpose of the contract, including why it was necessary: To acquire 50cm four band digital aerial photography during foliage peak fall color for the North Central Minnesota project area to be used for classifying and labeling natural resource purposes.

Project Duration

Start Date Tue, 09/22/2020 - 00:00

Original end date Thu, 01/14/2021 - 00:00

Actual end date Thu, 01/14/2021 - 00:00

Did project finish on time? No

Total billable hours utilized (if applicable) {Empty}

Contract Amounts

Original contract: $152500

Amendments {Empty}

Contract total $152500

Did project finish within budget? No

What was the funding source? 2117

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 Dennis Kepler

Evaluator Email Address dennis.kepler@state.mn.us

Evaluate the contractor's timeliness Surdex started the contract on time. However, they could not complete because of weather issues.

Evaluate the contractor's quality Quality is very good.

Evaluate the contractor's cost Cost is competitive

Evaluate the contractor's overall performance Surdex performed well. Unfortunately, they were not able to complete the project due to unforeseen weather issues. Waiting for the next master contract to be awarded to hopefully finish the work.

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