Agency TRANSPORTATION DEPT

Contractor Washington State University

SWIFT Contract Number 224259

Project Name Comprehensive Guide to Pre-Wetting Application Rates and Methods

Project Number (if applicable) 1051125

Summarize purpose of the contract, including why it was necessary: This contract aims to develop recommendations for pre-wetting rates and evaluate the difference between applying pre-wet in the chute vs. on the chain flight or in a mix chamber. This is a follow up on the synthesis CR 18-04 recently completed by the University that “provided guidance to transportation agencies seeking to make the most effective use of pre-wetting for winter weather application” so as to maximize the benefits of this winter maintenance best practice.
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Project Duration

Start Date Fri, 02/03/2023 - 00:00

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

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

Did project finish on time? Yes

Total billable hours utilized (if applicable) {Empty}

Contract Amounts

Original contract: $199975.00

Amendments {Empty}

Contract total $199975.00

Did project finish within budget? No

What was the funding source? federal 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) {Empty}

Evaluator Name Halverson,Leif Gordon

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

Evaluate the contractor's timeliness Contractor's timeliness was not an issue

Evaluate the contractor's quality Contractor's quality was not an issue.

Evaluate the contractor's cost Contractor's cost was not an issue.

Evaluate the contractor's overall performance good

Would you engage the contractor's services again? No

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 3 - neutral