Agency Commerce Dept

Contractor Barr Engineering

SWIFT Contract Number 241590

Project Name Energy Connection Project

Project Number (if applicable) n/a

Summarize purpose of the contract, including why it was necessary: Professional and technical services provided to assist Energy Environmental Review and
Analysis (EERA) staff prepare an environmental impact statement (EIS) for the proposed
Minnesota Energy Connection Project. The project proposes to construct approximately 170
miles of new double-circuit 345 kV transmission line and to construct three new substations.

Project Duration

Start Date Fri, 01/12/2024 - 00:00

Original end date Sun, 09/15/2024 - 00:00

Actual end date Thu, 05/15/2025 - 00:00

Did project finish on time? No

Total billable hours utilized (if applicable) {Empty}

Contract Amounts

Original contract: $423150.00

Amendments $320000.00

Contract total $743150.00

Did project finish within budget? Yes

What was the funding source? State Regulatory Funds (utility assessments)

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) This was a work order on a master contract

Evaluator Name Ray Kirsch

Evaluator Email Address Raymond.Kirsch@state.mn.us

Evaluate the contractor's timeliness The contractor was timely in all facets of the work. Contractor met environmental review and permitting timelines.

Evaluate the contractor's quality The quality of work was excellent.

Evaluate the contractor's cost Costs for the work were reasonable and appropriate for the project.

Evaluate the contractor's overall performance Overall, the contractor's work was excellent. Good communication with staff; good attention to detail; timely; consistent.

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.): None

Please rate the overall experience with the contractor 5 - very satisfied