Agency TRANSPORTATION DEPT

Contractor Univeristy of Mn

SWIFT Contract Number A92777/3000009042

Project Name Non-Motorized Transportation Project

Project Number (if applicable) 90076

Summarize purpose of the contract, including why it was necessary: The Non-motorized Transportation Pilot Program (NTPP) is a congressionally mandated program (SAFEATEA_LU Section 1807), which, upon its inception in 2006, provided $25 million each to four communities - Columbia, Missouri; Marin County, California; Minneapolis area, Minnesota; Sheboygan County, Wisconsin - to spur levels of walking and cycling via a variety of planning measures.
The University of Minnesota Cneter Transportation Studies lead the overall program evaluation of the NTPP, specifically in phase 2, to measure changes in levels of walking and bicycling as a result of the enhanced conditions for walking and bicycling. To evaluate impacts of the program, two community -wide surveys were conducted before (phase 1:2006) and after (phase 2: 2010) the pilot program.

Project Duration

Start Date Wed, 08/23/2006 - 00:00

Original end date Mon, 05/30/2011 - 00:00

Actual end date Mon, 05/30/2011 - 00:00

Did project finish on time? Yes

Total billable hours utilized (if applicable) {Empty}

Contract Amounts

Original contract: $329509.00

Amendments {Empty}

Contract total $329509.00

Did project finish within budget? Yes

What was the funding source? Federal Funding

Is this a sole source contract? Yes

If this was a single source contract, explain why the agency determined there was only a single source for the services (if applicable) This project is being funded in whole by Federal Funds. The FHWA conducted a solicitation and selected the University of Minnesota Through the selection process. Because this is funded by the FHWA, we are completing a Joint Powers Agreement with the University of Minnesota at FHWA's direction.

Evaluator Name Lisa Austin

Evaluator Email Address lisa.austin@state.mn.us

Evaluate the contractor's timeliness Above Average

Evaluate the contractor's quality Above average

Evaluate the contractor's cost Average

Evaluate the contractor's overall performance Above Average

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