Agency TRANSPORTATION DEPT

Contractor University of Minnesota

SWIFT Contract Number 3000090522

Project Name Toward Zero Deaths Administration and Outreach

Project Number (if applicable) 99008W030

Summarize purpose of the contract, including why it was necessary: In 2001, the North Star Safety Workshop brought together transportation safety stakeholders representing local, regional, state, national and international organizations and agencies to share information and to identify new approaches to reducing the number of fatalities and life changing injuries on Minnesota's roads. Since its inception in 2003, the Toward Zero Deaths (TZD) program has requested support from the University’s Center for Transportation Studies (CTS) to provide administrative support, coordination and outreach activities.

The objective of this project was to continue providing administrative support and coordination to the TZD program. In addition, CTS provided outreach and communications support for the program.

This contract was necessary to advance the objectives of the Toward Zero Deaths initiative and continue the efforts of MnDOT and Public Safety to create a safe highway infrastructure.

Project Duration

Start Date Fri, 10/28/2011 - 00:00

Original end date Mon, 12/31/2012 - 00:00

Actual end date Mon, 12/31/2012 - 00:00

Did project finish on time? Yes

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Contract Amounts

Original contract: $65500.00

Amendments {Empty}

Contract total $65500.00

Did project finish within budget? Yes

What was the funding source? State Funds

Is this a sole source contract? No

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Evaluator Name Brad Estochen

Evaluator Email Address bradley.estochen@state.mn.us

Evaluate the contractor's timeliness Contractor was responsive to the time constraints expected by the administration and outreach contract.

Evaluate the contractor's quality The contractor quality meet the expectations of the project manager.

Evaluate the contractor's cost Costs were in line with expectations.

Evaluate the contractor's overall performance Contractor’s overall performance allowed them to provide continuous support for the TZD effort over the life of the contract

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