Agency TRANSPORTATION DEPT

Contractor WSP USA, Inc

SWIFT Contract Number 138601

Project Name Blatnik Bridge Structural Analysis, Load Rating, a

Project Number (if applicable) 1029100

Summarize purpose of the contract, including why it was necessary: Blatnik Bridge Structural Analysis, Load Rating, and Service Life Analysis

An updated technical analysis was needed for Blatnik Bridge to complete the management plan prior to future bridge
replacement. Blatnik Bridge is a complex major truss bridge with 1.5 mile long approach spans with multiple previous repair
and rehabilitations including previous complex PT pier widening. In depth technical evaluation was needed to obtain load
ratings based on modern design codes, including full LRFR Rating with current condition evaluation, pier analysis, vessel
impact studies, and updated load rating and load posting, set to 40 tons as a result of this evaluation.

Project Duration

Start Date Thu, 03/08/2018 - 00:00

Original end date Sat, 11/30/2019 - 00:00

Actual end date Fri, 05/06/2022 - 00:00

Did project finish on time? Yes

Total billable hours utilized (if applicable) {Empty}

Contract Amounts

Original contract: $2635851.42

Amendments $187705.92

Contract total $2823557.34

Did project finish within budget? Yes

What was the funding source? TH

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 Molnau,Keith Paul

Evaluator Email Address Keith.Molnau@state.mn.us

Evaluate the contractor's timeliness Overall timeliness of deliverables met the needs of the project.

Evaluate the contractor's quality Overall quality was good. However, issues raised during review MnDOT review of gusset plates ratings and pin and hanger
evaluations should have been checked with independent evaluation prior to submittal. Issues were ultimately resolved with
essentially zero cost growth, but required extensive rework of gusset plates and pin and hangers, which could've been avoided
with more up-front independent evaluation

Evaluate the contractor's cost Contractor's cost was competitive and considered in selection process with very limited cost growth over the project. Overall
very good cost, considering complexity and work required to complete this project.

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 4 - satisfied