Agency TRANSPORTATION DEPT

Contractor University of Minnesota

SWIFT Contract Number B22927

Project Name Smartphone Based Novice Teenage Driver Support Sys

Project Number (if applicable) 89261W115

Summarize purpose of the contract, including why it was necessary: The purpose of this Contract was to develop a potential new approach to reducing teen driver fatalities. The project utilized a prototype Teen Driver Support System (TDSS) based on the use of Smartphone technology. The goals of the project were to expand the utility of this TDSS by developing a more robust system, incorporated forced functions to promote compliance of regulations known to be a problem for teen drivers, and to develop and evaluate a teen driver interface for the TDSS which facilitates usability and acceptance. A contract was necessary to access the expertise and technology needed to develop this TDSS prototype demonstration.

Project Duration

Start Date Tue, 12/09/2008 - 00:00

Original end date Mon, 01/31/2011 - 00:00

Actual end date Tue, 05/31/2011 - 00:00

Did project finish on time? Yes

Total billable hours utilized (if applicable) {Empty}

Contract Amounts

Original contract: $500000.00

Amendments {Empty}

Contract total $500000.00

Did project finish within budget? Yes

What was the funding source? 80% Federal and 20% ITS State Match

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) {Empty}

Evaluator Name Sue Sheehan

Evaluator Email Address Susan.sheehan@state.mn.us

Evaluate the contractor's timeliness Good

Evaluate the contractor's quality Good

Evaluate the contractor's cost Good

Evaluate the contractor's overall performance The overall performance of this contract was good. Deliverables were on time, within budget and of good quality.

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