Agency Veterans Affairs Dept

Contractor Blumentals/Architecture Inc.

SWIFT Contract Number 44479

Project Name Upgrade Sewer, Treatment Rooms for Veterans' Home

Project Number (if applicable) 75068HAP

Summarize purpose of the contract, including why it was necessary: Design services for upgrade of sewer line and treatment rooms at Veterans' Home in Hastings.

Project Duration

Start Date Tue, 02/01/2011 - 00:00

Original end date Sun, 01/20/2013 - 00:00

Actual end date Sun, 01/20/2013 - 00:00

Did project finish on time? No

Total billable hours utilized (if applicable) {Empty}

Contract Amounts

Original contract: $21200.00

Amendments $15100.00

Contract total $36300.00

Did project finish within budget? No

What was the funding source? FY 10, Agy G02, Fund 500, Org 3313, Apr 38Q

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 Ryan Allen

Evaluator Email Address ryan.allen@state.mn.us

Evaluate the contractor's timeliness Very good.

Evaluate the contractor's quality Good except for missing a couple key elements of the project such as the agreement to remove all plumbing in the ceiling, and having a code acceptable hallway width.

Evaluate the contractor's cost Fair.

Evaluate the contractor's overall performance Fair. Even though the errors by the designer caused significant cost overruns, time delays, and ultimately some redoing of work, the designer responded to the issues in a professional manner and even paid for the redoing of construction that was requiremed due to a design error.

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 3 - neutral