Agency TRANSPORTATION DEPT

Contractor SRF Consulting Group, Inc.

SWIFT Contract Number 3000009496, 3000024557

Project Name Wildlife Detection and Warning – Phase II

Project Number (if applicable) 97545

Summarize purpose of the contract, including why it was necessary: MnDOT's focus for the Deer Detection and Warning System project is reduction of the number of deer/vehicle crashes (DVC). It is estimated that there are over 35,000 DVC yearly in the state resulting in 3 to 11 deaths, over 400 personal injuries, and close to 4,000 reported property damages of one thousand dollars or more.
During Phase I, a deer detection system was installed 12 miles south of Marshall, MN along Camden State Park. Over the years, components of the detection system failed. This project upgraded the wireless signal system between the detectors and the flashing sign as well as assess and realign the detectors and solar panels.
The project also installed a new system on Hennepin CSAH 121 in Dayton, MN near the Elm Creek Park based on the Marshall system design. This system has implemented a variety of new features for system management including power system monitors, advanced data logging and remote access to all system data via a web-based interface. The Dayton system also explores alternative detection technologies, including an area detector that will detect wildlife without the need for beam transmitter/receiver pairs.

Project Duration

Start Date Mon, 12/06/2010 - 00:00

Original end date Sun, 09/30/2012 - 00:00

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

Did project finish on time? Yes

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Contract Amounts

Original contract: $212482.81

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Contract total $212482.81

Did project finish within budget? No

What was the funding source? Trunk Highway,

Is this a sole source contract? No

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Evaluator Name Ken Hansen

Evaluator Email Address Kenneth.hansen@state.mn.us

Evaluate the contractor's timeliness Average

Evaluate the contractor's quality Above Average

Evaluate the contractor's cost Average

Evaluate the contractor's overall performance Above Average

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