Agency TRANSPORTATION DEPT

Contractor Nelson\Nygaard Consulting Associates, Inc.

SWIFT Contract Number 3000014892

Project Name District 3 Central Minnesota Area Commuter Study

Project Number (if applicable) 98257

Summarize purpose of the contract, including why it was necessary: Focus on District 3 12-county area due to the commuter ties to the Twin Cities and St. Cloud metropolitan areas for employment and economic activity. Due to many of the key corridors within the region are becoming congested during peak commute periods resulting in longer and in some cases unsafe travel conditions, the study evaluated existing inventory of park and ride/pool facilities, identified commute patterns, data collection and determine demand for future commuter facilities, develop implementation and action plan.

Project Duration

Start Date Fri, 06/10/2011 - 00:00

Original end date Tue, 07/31/2012 - 00:00

Actual end date Tue, 07/31/2012 - 00:00

Did project finish on time? Yes

Total billable hours utilized (if applicable) 1426

Contract Amounts

Original contract: $250000.00

Amendments {Empty}

Contract total $250000.00

Did project finish within budget? Yes

What was the funding source? Trunk Highway

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 Sue Siemers

Evaluator Email Address susan.siemers@state.mn.us

Evaluate the contractor's timeliness Excellent

Evaluate the contractor's quality Excellent

Evaluate the contractor's cost FAIR

Evaluate the contractor's overall performance Nelson/Nygaard Associates’ work was very well thought out, the firm was excellent to work with and the deliverables were excellent – I would highly recommend their services again.

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