Agency TRANSPORTATION DEPT

Contractor BenchmarkQA, Inc.

SWIFT Contract Number 3000009515 / 30000023409

Project Name desktop software testing

Project Number (if applicable) 94396

Summarize purpose of the contract, including why it was necessary: Mn/DOT’s Office of Information & Technology Services (OI&TS) has a need for a consultant to support Desktop Software Testing, Test Issue Tracking/Resolution and Desktop Software Testing Strategies/Analysis. Consultant assistance is needed to support the Integrated Desktop Software Testing Service (IDST) within Mn/DOT. This service supports desktop software users and department Information Technology (IT) staff by providing a consistent approach to testing changes to desktop software before new software is installed on the desktop. The testing discovers and addresses software integration/functionality issues that can cause user disruptions and divert limited IT support staff from critical support needs. The primary goal of this contract is to augment Mn/DOT staff by providing needed testing and analysis skills required for the IDST Service

Project Duration

Start Date Thu, 07/23/2009 - 00:00

Original end date Sun, 03/14/2010 - 00:00

Actual end date Sat, 07/23/2011 - 00:00

Did project finish on time? Yes

Total billable hours utilized (if applicable) {Empty}

Contract Amounts

Original contract: $500000

Amendments {Empty}

Contract total $500000

Did project finish within budget? Yes

What was the funding source? Trunk Highway

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 Jean Parilla

Evaluator Email Address Jean.parilla@state.mn.us

Evaluate the contractor's timeliness excellent

Evaluate the contractor's quality excellent

Evaluate the contractor's cost Good value

Evaluate the contractor's overall performance satisfied

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