Agency TRANSPORTATION DEPT

Contractor University of Minnesota

SWIFT Contract Number 263251

Project Name A Computational Tool for the Reliable Prediction of Pavement Performance Based on Temperature Data

Project Number (if applicable) 1036342W138

Summarize purpose of the contract, including why it was necessary: The purpose of this project is to investigate how increasing thermal variability—driven by climate change—affects the long-term
performance of pavement systems. Historical climate data reveal a clear warming trend, with the average annual temperature in
the Twin Cities area increasing by 3.2°F from 1951 to 2012, a rate higher than national and global averages. Climate projections
indicate this warming will continue, with temperatures expected to rise between 5.6°F and 9.5°F by the end of the 21st century.
As Minnesota faces more frequent and intense heat waves, understanding the implications of these conditions on pavement
deterioration becomes essential. This project aims to develop reliable pavement monitoring tools that not only assess current
pavement conditions but also track and predict their degradation in response to thermal variations.

Project Duration

Start Date Thu, 01/31/0205 - 00:00

Original end date Mon, 06/30/2025 - 00:00

Actual end date Mon, 06/16/2025 - 00:00

Did project finish on time? Yes

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Contract Amounts

Original contract: $90000.00

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Contract total $90000.00

Did project finish within budget? Yes

What was the funding source? state funds

Is this a sole source contract? No

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Evaluator Name Aydin,Ceren

Evaluator Email Address Ceren.Aydin@state.mn.us

Evaluate the contractor's timeliness Good

Evaluate the contractor's quality Great

Evaluate the contractor's cost Great

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 4 - satisfied