Agency Transportation Department

Contractor Khoo Consulting, LLC

SWIFT Contract Number 243827

Project Name Public Engagement and Communications, Highway 55 and Lake Street

Project Number (if applicable) 1056110

Summarize purpose of the contract, including why it was necessary: MnDOT Metro needed communications and engagement support from an experienced engagement consultant well versed in
working in diverse, underserved communities. In the case of this construction project at the intersection of Highway 55 and Lake
Street, that meant leading engagement efforts in a South Minneapolis neighborhood recently scarred by the murder of George
Floyd and civil unrest that followed. Hiring the right consultant for this project was essential in identifying key stakeholders,
providing strategic outreach and building lasting relationships that can carry over to other projects in this area along the
Highway 55 corridor in South Minneapolis.

Project Duration

Start Date Fri, 02/23/2024 - 00:00

Original end date Sun, 11/30/2025 - 00:00

Actual end date Mon, 05/26/2025 - 00:00

Did project finish on time? Yes

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Contract Amounts

Original contract: $99999.61

Amendments {Empty}

Contract total $99999.61

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 Carpenter,Nicholas

Evaluator Email Address Nick.Carpenter@state.mn.us

Evaluate the contractor's timeliness The consultant was timely in the production of deliverables, scheduling and coordination of events

Evaluate the contractor's quality The consultant provided a high quality of work as shown through material production, management and coordination, and public
engagement-specific outreach.

Evaluate the contractor's cost The consultant's cost was on par with other consulting firms.

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