Agency TRANSPORTATION DEPT

Contractor The Dieringer Research Group, Inc

SWIFT Contract Number 3000066027, 3000100795

Project Name Perception Tracking 2012

Project Number (if applicable) 1421

Summarize purpose of the contract, including why it was necessary: Contractor conducted a telephone survey of Metro area residents to provide RTMC staff an understanding of customers’ awareness, perception, and evaluation of newer traffic management tools. This input will inform resource allocation and further development and use of these and other TMTs.

Project Duration

Start Date Mon, 01/02/2012 - 00:00

Original end date Thu, 01/31/2013 - 00:00

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

Did project finish on time? Yes

Total billable hours utilized (if applicable) {Empty}

Contract Amounts

Original contract: $41775.00

Amendments {Empty}

Contract total $41775.00

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 Donna Koren

Evaluator Email Address donna.koren@state.mn.us

Evaluate the contractor's timeliness Deliverables completed on time

Evaluate the contractor's quality Good quality work

Evaluate the contractor's cost Cost is in line with other vendors, and having customer feedback to inform major TMT expenditures is a sound investment.

Evaluate the contractor's overall performance The consultant demonstrated flexibility and professionalism throughout the project. In particular, DRG worked hard to accommodate PM changes to draft product, and the resultant report provides a lot of good information and value. DRG’s presentation of results to RTMC staff went very well, and DRG staff was knowledgable in addressing their questions. I look forward to working with DRG on future population surveys.

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