Agency Natural Resources Dept

Contractor Conservation Corps

SWIFT Contract Number 249252

Project Name Terrestrial Invasives Removal

Project Number (if applicable) 221-14656

Summarize purpose of the contract, including why it was necessary: Removal of various terrestrial woody invasives (primarily buckthorn and honeysuckle) to improve wildlife habitat, increase future prescribed fire effectiveness, enhance viewsheds, and improve visitor safety and emergency vehicle access by widening trail corridors and clearing overhanging brush. Work undertaken by CCMI crews can not typically be done by park staff due to other operational priorities.

Project Duration

Start Date Mon, 06/24/2024 - 00:00

Original end date Fri, 08/09/2024 - 00:00

Actual end date Fri, 08/02/2024 - 00:00

Did project finish on time? Yes

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Contract Amounts

Original contract: $49000

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Contract total $49000

Did project finish within budget? Yes

What was the funding source? MN DNR

Is this a sole source contract? No

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Evaluator Name Nick Bartels

Evaluator Email Address nicholas.bartels@state.mn.us

Evaluate the contractor's timeliness Slight adjustments to originally planned schedules were well communicated by the program leaders, and the crews arrived and were ready to work as scheduled.

Evaluate the contractor's quality Excellent! The crews did a great job with their clearing projects - work was thorough, and they covered more acreage and trail corridor miles than expected.

Evaluate the contractor's cost acceptable per Master contract terms

Evaluate the contractor's overall performance Excellent. Great communication with program leaders, crew leaders, and crew members. Both the quantity and quality of work exceeded expectations.

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.): N/A

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