Agency Natural Resources Dept

Contractor Holland & Hart

SWIFT Contract Number 121056

Project Name Legal services for NorthMet project

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Summarize purpose of the contract, including why it was necessary: The project is necessary because an external legal firm is needed to assist the agency with NorthMet project legal needs, review, and litigation.

Project Duration

Start Date Tue, 02/14/2017 - 00:00

Original end date Fri, 02/07/2020 - 00:00

Actual end date Fri, 02/14/2020 - 00:00

Did project finish on time? Yes

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Contract Amounts

Original contract: $1000000

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Contract total $1000000

Did project finish within budget? Yes

What was the funding source? Polymet

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) The Attorney General and Legislative Advisory Commission made unanimous recommendations for Holland and Hart. This is also a continuation of work that was previously done on another contract.

Evaluator Name Irina Woldeab

Evaluator Email Address irina.woldeab@state.mn.us

Evaluate the contractor's timeliness Contractor provided services on time, often based on complex legal deadlines. They managed deadlines with the agency, as well as with the MN Court of Appeals, and other parties.

Evaluate the contractor's quality Contractor provided quality level services, in a variety of formats, including written briefs, oral testimony, and legal counsel.

Evaluate the contractor's cost Contractor cost was evaluated and deemed appropriate.

Evaluate the contractor's overall performance Performance met and/or exceeded expectations. Overall the experience with Holland & Hart has been positive.

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 4 - satisfied