Agency Agriculture Dept

Contractor UNIV OF MN

SWIFT Contract Number 220417

Project Name EHS overwintering mortality

Project Number (if applicable) N/A

Summarize purpose of the contract, including why it was necessary: To determine if EHS can establish in MN. The Univ of MN is set up to do cold tolerance research. There is no one else in the state that can do this research.

Project Duration

Start Date Fri, 09/30/2022 - 00:00

Original end date Mon, 09/30/2024 - 00:00

Actual end date Mon, 09/30/2024 - 00:00

Did project finish on time? Yes

Total billable hours utilized (if applicable) 0

Contract Amounts

Original contract: $114332.00

Amendments {Empty}

Contract total $114332.00

Did project finish within budget? Yes

What was the funding source? USDA Specialty Crop Block Grant

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) The Univ of MN is the only one set up to do this cold tolerance research in our state.

Evaluator Name Angie Ambourn

Evaluator Email Address angie.ambourn@state.mn.us

Evaluate the contractor's timeliness Excellent

Evaluate the contractor's quality Excellent

Evaluate the contractor's cost Excellent

Evaluate the contractor's overall performance Excellent

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