Agency Transportation Department

Contractor Michigan State University

SWIFT Contract Number 193825

Project Name Comparison of Compost and Proprietary Soil Amendments for Vegetation Establishment

Project Number (if applicable) 1036336W01

Summarize purpose of the contract, including why it was necessary: This research need has been needed and will help with MnDOT's pursuit of growing more quality native vegetation on our
roadsides

Project Duration

Start Date Fri, 05/14/2021 - 00:00

Original end date Sun, 03/31/2024 - 00:00

Actual end date Mon, 03/31/2025 - 00:00

Did project finish on time? Yes

Total billable hours utilized (if applicable) {Empty}

Contract Amounts

Original contract: $260000.00

Amendments $120500.00

Contract total $380500.00

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) {Empty}

Evaluator Name Sindt,Matthew George

Evaluator Email Address Matthew.Sindt@state.mn.us

Evaluate the contractor's timeliness Overall, this was good with a couple deliverables being slightly late for suitable reasons.

Evaluate the contractor's quality Very good. They are an experienced team that was a pleasure to work with and very professional.

Evaluate the contractor's cost The contractors cost was fair for the work performed. Efforts were made to reduce expenses

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