Agency TRANSPORTATION DEPT

Contractor North Dakota State University

SWIFT Contract Number 156697

Project Name Harnessing Solar Energy through Noise Barriers and

Project Number (if applicable) 1003323W06

Summarize purpose of the contract, including why it was necessary: Research Project

Project Duration

Start Date Fri, 04/26/2019 - 00:00

Original end date Wed, 06/30/2021 - 00:00

Actual end date Fri, 10/22/2021 - 00:00

Did project finish on time? Yes

Total billable hours utilized (if applicable) {Empty}

Contract Amounts

Original contract: $149060.00

Amendments {Empty}

Contract total $149060.00

Did project finish within budget? Yes

What was the funding source? TH/FEDERAL

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 Sindt,Matthew George

Evaluator Email Address Matthew.Sindt@state.mn.us

Evaluate the contractor's timeliness Met deadlines on time

Evaluate the contractor's quality Through the quality of this research project they identified opportunities for implementation research.

Evaluate the contractor's cost This is why we do research is to see if a concept is feasible. By utilizing grad students to aid in the research helps benefit the students career path and is more cost effective than hiring a consultant firm that is profit driven.

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