Agency Administration Dept

Contractor Cundy, Santine & Associates Architects

SWIFT Contract Number 41780

Project Name Remodel Power Plant - MSAD

Project Number (if applicable) 44FA0013

Summarize purpose of the contract, including why it was necessary: Design for remodel of power plant office, lounge, and bathrooms. Spaces were needing repair. Spaces were cold, poor ventilaton, windows were leaking, insufficient space for staff.

Contract work was on hold pending MSA decision to continue with project. Issue of estimated construction costs exceeding PIF amount. Eventually agency put project on hold and than DIRECTED TO NOT PROCEED WITH ANY FURTHER DESIGN SERVICES.

Project Duration

Start Date Thu, 03/01/2012 - 00:00

Original end date Fri, 06/15/2012 - 00:00

Actual end date Wed, 08/01/2012 - 00:00

Did project finish on time? No

Total billable hours utilized (if applicable) {Empty}

Contract Amounts

Original contract: $17250.00

Amendments $-10350.00

Contract total $6900.00

Did project finish within budget? Yes

What was the funding source? Agency

Is this a sole source contract? Yes

If this was a single source contract, explain why the agency determined there was only a single source for the services (if applicable) Chose only one consultant to provide proposal due to estimated fee cost would be under under $ 25,000. Consultant had good recommendation from RECS Pms and was working at the MSA site on another project. It was estimated fees would be more econimical using consultant that was already working on site.. Consultant was working on becoming TBG.

Evaluator Name Gary A. Krocak

Evaluator Email Address gary.krocak@state.mn.us

Evaluate the contractor's timeliness Acceptable. Steady and met schedule deadlines THAT THEY COULD CONTROL.

Note: MSA put project on hold and then decided not to proceed with any further design services. Stopped consultant during DD phase.

Evaluate the contractor's quality Acceptable. Drwgs looked ok and communicated agency's expectations.

Note: Design work put on hold and eventually directed not to proceed with any further design. Stopped consultant during DD phase.

Evaluate the contractor's cost Reasonable. Cost included services of architect, mech engineer, elect engineer, and estimating consultant.

Evaluate the contractor's overall performance Aveage to good performance. Timeliness, qualilty, and fees were what you would reasonablely expect. No significant issues or problems.

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.): Project was put on hold pending MSA decision to proceed with design work and eventual construction work. Consultant constructon estimate was higher than PIF amount. MSA directed to stop work and get credit for remaining design services.

Please rate the overall experience with the contractor 4 - satisfied