Agency Transportation Department

Contractor Washington State University

SWIFT Contract Number 212049

Project Name Update to CR 13-04: Best Practices for Protecting DOT Equipment from the Corrosive Effect of Chemical Deicers

Project Number (if applicable) 1047787

Summarize purpose of the contract, including why it was necessary: This contract aimed to produce new data and renewed understanding to update the anticorrosion coating section of
CR 13-04 - Manual of Best Practices for the Prevention of Corrosion on Vehicles and Equipment and thus provide
guidance to encourage good practices and procedures that may be implemented. Sodium chloride, calcium
chloride, magnesium chloride and salt brines are the most commonly used chemical deicers used in maintaining
the safety and mobility of winter highways in northern states.

Project Duration

Start Date Wed, 05/25/2022 - 00:00

Original end date Wed, 02/28/2024 - 00:00

Actual end date Wed, 07/31/2024 - 00:00

Did project finish on time? No

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Contract Amounts

Original contract: $99985.00

Amendments {Empty}

Contract total $99985.00

Did project finish within budget? Yes

What was the funding source? federal

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 Halverson,Leif Gordon

Evaluator Email Address Leif.Halverson@state.mn.us

Evaluate the contractor's timeliness The contractor's timeliness met expectations

Evaluate the contractor's quality The contractor's quality met expectations.

Evaluate the contractor's cost The contractor's cost met expectations.

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 5 - very satisfied