Agency Transportation Department

Contractor Z Companies, Inc. dba Zan Associates

SWIFT Contract Number 241883

Project Name Public Engagement and Communications Training

Project Number (if applicable) 1054331

Summarize purpose of the contract, including why it was necessary: The Consultants Academy was designed to provide MnDOT staff and prequalified consultants guidance and resources on agency policies, practices and standards related to the Public Engagement and Communications Work Types. A professional skillset in training development and facilitation was preferred for delivering an effective training given the nature of agency policies, practices, standards, and resources related to Public Engagement and Communications Work Types: Public Engagement and Communications Project Management, Community Building, Marketing and Advertising Services, Digital Multimedia Production, and Graphic Design. Communications and Public Engagement Office staff do have the combination of expertise to successfully deliver the training.

Project Duration

Start Date Sat, 01/13/2024 - 00:00

Original end date Sun, 06/30/2024 - 00:00

Actual end date Thu, 10/31/2024 - 00:00

Did project finish on time? Yes

Total billable hours utilized (if applicable) {Empty}

Contract Amounts

Original contract: $47291.70

Amendments $7213.20

Contract total $54504.90

Did project finish within budget? Yes

What was the funding source? state funds

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) Zan's experience organizing and facilitating MnDOT's Complete Streets Workshops made them a natural and cost-effective fit for our project which used the same framework and approach as Complete Streets.

Evaluator Name Aamodt,Jeanne W

Evaluator Email Address Jeanne.Aamodt@state.mn.us

Evaluate the contractor's timeliness Always prompt and responsive.

Evaluate the contractor's quality The quality met our expectations

Evaluate the contractor's cost The cost was reasonable with a good return on investment.

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