Agency Water & Soil Resources Board

Contractor Regents of the University of Minnesota

SWIFT Contract Number 200660

Project Name MN Office for Soil Health MOSH

Project Number (if applicable) {Empty}

Summarize purpose of the contract, including why it was necessary: Under Minn Stat. § 15.061 and/ or 211 001 02 006 00p allows agency to enter this Joint Powers Agreement. To support increasing awareness and benefits of soil health and soil conservation through research and outreach that expands the tools and skills of Minnesota’s conservation delivery community. The mission of the initiative is to protect and improve soil resources and water quality by developing the knowledge, skill and ability of local conservationist to more effectively partner with stakeholders and promote sustainable soil and land management. In particular, the program would emphasize the importance of soil health and identifying the water quality and impacts of applied land and water management practices.

Project Duration

Start Date Tue, 09/14/2021 - 00:00

Original end date Sun, 12/31/2023 - 00:00

Actual end date Sun, 03/31/2024 - 00:00

Did project finish on time? Yes

Total billable hours utilized (if applicable) {Empty}

Contract Amounts

Original contract: $400000.00

Amendments $85000.00

Contract total $485000.00

Did project finish within budget? Yes

What was the funding source? 2302 / R9PCCC1 & 2000/R9PMCK2

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) It was mandated in 2021, Special Session Law to contract with the University of MN for applied research and education on Minnesota’s agroecosystems and soil health management systems. To continue focusing on local government staff, designing activities and products to build their knowledge, skills and capacity to support soil health management.

Evaluator Name Tom Gile

Evaluator Email Address tom.gile@state.mn.us

Evaluate the contractor's timeliness They were prompt in their work, communications and billing.

Evaluate the contractor's quality Quality of work was as expected and productive.

Evaluate the contractor's cost Cost was fair and in line with scope and expectations.

Evaluate the contractor's overall performance Very well done and as expected outcomes/costs.

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