Agency Pollution Control Agency

Contractor Tetra Tech Inc

SWIFT Contract Number 245972

Project Name Chippewa Watershed TMDL update

Project Number (if applicable) {Empty}

Summarize purpose of the contract, including why it was necessary: The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) developed the Chippewa River Watershed Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) report in 2016 that addresses impairments 48 separate impairment listings for 16 stream reaches and 25 lakes in the watershed. The purpose of this project is to support the development of additional TMDLs for additional streams reaches and lakes that do not yet have TMDLs. MPCA has identified 12 waterbodies with aquatic recreation or aquatic life impairments that need to be addressed through the development of new TMDLs.

Project Duration

Start Date Mon, 04/01/2024 - 00:00

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

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

Did project finish on time? Yes

Total billable hours utilized (if applicable) {Empty}

Contract Amounts

Original contract: $110097.42

Amendments $0

Contract total $110097.42

Did project finish within budget? Yes

What was the funding source? State

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) n/a

Evaluator Name Paul Wymar

Evaluator Email Address paul.wymar@state.mn.us

Evaluate the contractor's timeliness 5 - Very satisfied - They stayed on timeline and communicated with us regularly

Evaluate the contractor's quality 5 - Very satisfied - They worked closely with MPCA staff to meet Agency needs and as a result there were very few comments/corrections from EPA

Evaluate the contractor's cost 5 - Very satisfied - They came in slightly under budget

Evaluate the contractor's overall performance 5 - Very satisfied - Good work

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