Agency Natural Resources Dept

Contractor Regents of the University of Minnesota

SWIFT Contract Number 192981

Project Name Colonial Waterbird Surveys

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Summarize purpose of the contract, including why it was necessary: To conduct the 5th year rotation of the MN statewide colonial waterbird survey. Necessary for population trend data of species of interest including American white pelicans and Ddouble crested coormorants.

Project Duration

Start Date Mon, 04/26/2021 - 00:00

Original end date Sun, 01/30/2022 - 00:00

Actual end date Mon, 12/20/2021 - 00:00

Did project finish on time? Yes

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Contract Amounts

Original contract: $60000.00

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Contract total $60000.00

Did project finish within budget? Yes

What was the funding source? Nongame Wildlife Program- 2401 fund

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) Under Master Contract T1929A.

Evaluator Name Kristin Hall

Evaluator Email Address kristin.hall@state.mn.us

Evaluate the contractor's timeliness Excellent - communicated updates during the contract.

Evaluate the contractor's quality Excellent - met and exceeded expectations.

Evaluate the contractor's cost On budget.

Evaluate the contractor's overall performance Excellent.

Would you engage the contractor's services again? Yes

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Please rate the overall experience with the contractor 5 - very satisfied