Agency Commerce Dept

Contractor EWC Global Inc

SWIFT Contract Number 114553

Project Name Independent Investigation of Cost Overruns and Cos

Project Number (if applicable) {Empty}

Summarize purpose of the contract, including why it was necessary: Minnesota Public Utilities Commission ("Commission") issued an Order jointly in two proceedings: In the Matter of the Application of Northern States Power Company for Authority to Increase Rates for Electric Service in the State of Minnesota, Docket No. E002/GR-15-826, and In the Matter of Xcel Energy’s 2016-2030 Integrated Resource Plan, Docket No. E002/RP-15-21.

Project Duration

Start Date Thu, 09/01/2016 - 00:00

Original end date Wed, 09/30/2020 - 00:00

Actual end date Wed, 09/30/2020 - 00:00

Did project finish on time? Yes

Total billable hours utilized (if applicable) 1810.75

Contract Amounts

Original contract: $160780

Amendments $309220

Contract total $470000

Did project finish within budget? Yes

What was the funding source? State 5470 Utility

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 Jessica Burdette

Evaluator Email Address jessica.burdette@state.mn.us

Evaluate the contractor's timeliness No issues. Was always on time.

Evaluate the contractor's quality The report helped inform a significant part of the Department’s analysis.

Evaluate the contractor's cost Within reason.

Evaluate the contractor's overall performance I would use this contractor again.

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