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Contractor Athey Creek Consultants, LLC

SWIFT Contract Number 3000028820

Project Name Real-Time Extract Assembly and Display (READ)

Project Number (if applicable) 97542

Summarize purpose of the contract, including why it was necessary: This Contract was awarded as part of the Mn/DOT Innovative Idea Program. The intent of this program is to fund projects that are beyond the basic or applied research stage. Projects that can benefit from an operational test setting or demonstrate ongoing advances in technology are desired through this solicitation. Projects that demonstrate a higher potential for deployment are desired over simple demonstration projects.

The READ project developed and deployed software to support the Regional Traffic Management Center (RTMC) operators in selecting Dynamic Message Sign (DMS) messages. The final deliverables of the project were operational software and a detailed Final Report document.

This Contract was considered necessary to advance the efficiency of the freeway operating system through cutting edge technology in conjunction with the Minnesota Guidestar efforts.

Project Duration

Start Date Fri, 10/01/2010 - 00:00

Original end date Tue, 01/31/2012 - 00:00

Actual end date Tue, 01/31/2012 - 00:00

Did project finish on time? Yes

Total billable hours utilized (if applicable) {Empty}

Contract Amounts

Original contract: $67589.80

Amendments {Empty}

Contract total $67589.80

Did project finish within budget? Yes

What was the funding source? State Funds

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 Kristina Krepela

Evaluator Email Address Kristina.krepela@state.mn.us

Evaluate the contractor's timeliness Project steps were completed in a precise and timely manner.

Evaluate the contractor's quality The final product is used on a daily basis by multiple people and offices. I have only heard positive feedback.

Evaluate the contractor's cost Fair

Evaluate the contractor's overall performance The contractor’s experience was an asset and they were able to give many suggestions that were utilized and improved the project.

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