Agency Agriculture Dept

Contractor West Central Environmental Consultants, Inc.

SWIFT Contract Number 21223

Project Name MDA Abandoned Sites Investigations - Central MN

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Summarize purpose of the contract, including why it was necessary: The purpose of the contract was to investigate thirteen (13) abandoned agricultural chemical facilities located in central Minnesota. The project included the preparation of work plans and final investigation reports, and the collection of soil and groundwater samples to determine the extent and magnitude of agricultural chemical contamination, and to identify environmental risks at these facilities.

Project Duration

Start Date Fri, 03/16/2012 - 00:00

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

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

Did project finish on time? Yes

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Contract Amounts

Original contract: $125548.30

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Contract total $125548.30

Did project finish within budget? Yes

What was the funding source? FY12 2018 B04311R0 B041A15 411310

Is this a sole source contract? No

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Evaluator Name Thoms Reppe

Evaluator Email Address thomas.reppe@state.mn.us

Evaluate the contractor's timeliness The Contractor provided proactive communication and responsiveness to MDA staff requests throughout the duration of the project. Work plans and final investigation reports were submitted on-time for review and approval by MDA staff.

Evaluate the contractor's quality The quality of the Contractor's deliverables and services were good. Unsatisfactory subcontractor (analytical laboratory) services were provided on the project that required MDA staff to request direct resolution from the subcontractor. Improved management by the Contractor of subcontractors may have decreased/eliminated the unsatisfactory services, or reduced MDA staff time to resolve the issues.

Evaluate the contractor's cost The Contractor's costs were satisfactory and the project was completed within the approved budget.

Evaluate the contractor's overall performance The Contractor provided good overall performance on the project.

Would you engage the contractor's services again? Yes

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Please rate the overall experience with the contractor 4 - satisfied