Agency TRANSPORTATION DEPT

Contractor RLS Valuation Inc.

SWIFT Contract Number 3000035848

Project Name Updated Appraisal and Expert Witness Services

Project Number (if applicable) 98500

Summarize purpose of the contract, including why it was necessary: Appraisal update and expert witness services, as needed.

Project Duration

Start Date Mon, 04/18/2011 - 00:00

Original end date Sat, 06/30/2012 - 00:00

Actual end date Mon, 02/13/2012 - 00:00

Did project finish on time? Yes

Total billable hours utilized (if applicable) {Empty}

Contract Amounts

Original contract: $13500.00

Amendments $25000.00

Contract total $27416.00

Did project finish within budget? No

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 John Mascari

Evaluator Email Address John.mascari@state.mn.us

Evaluate the contractor's timeliness Very timely

Evaluate the contractor's quality see below

Evaluate the contractor's cost see below

Evaluate the contractor's overall performance Work was performed by Mr. Rodger Skare, who is very cooperative, dependable and timely. He produces very good quality work. The contract covered a small commercial property (pawn shop) located near the Lafayette Bridge in downtown St. Paul. Expert witness testimony was neccessary. Amendments were necessary due to unforeseen trial preparation and lengthy commissioner hearings. Fees are high, but competitive with other top-notch appraisal firms.

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