Agency TRANSPORTATION DEPT

Contractor Accora Research, Inc.

SWIFT Contract Number 3000080556

Project Name High Enforcement of Aggressive Traffic 2012 – Wave

Project Number (if applicable) 1631

Summarize purpose of the contract, including why it was necessary: The contract was necessary for evaluating the effectiveness of the High Enforcement of Aggressive Traffic public education and enforcement campaign. This contract provided for the post-campaign survey, the results of which are compared to the pre-campaign and mid-campaign surveys. Results regarding public perceptions of aggressive driving and awareness of the HEAT campaign will inform future public education and enforcement campaigns, increasing public safety on Minnesota roadways overall.

Project Duration

Start Date Thu, 08/30/2012 - 00:00

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

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

Did project finish on time? Yes

Total billable hours utilized (if applicable) {Empty}

Contract Amounts

Original contract: $49950.00

Amendments $1000.00

Contract total $50950.00

Did project finish within budget? Yes

What was the funding source? FHWA Safety Belt Performance Grant

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) This contractor completed the pre- and mid-point surveys for HEAT; continuity was important for data reliability.

Evaluator Name Donna Koren

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

Evaluate the contractor's timeliness There were some delays in getting the needed sample completed, but that is likely an effect of the surveying environment in general.

Evaluate the contractor's quality There were some editing issues with the report, but the information and analysis were very good.

Evaluate the contractor's cost On par with other telephone survey administration and analysis services.

Evaluate the contractor's overall performance The contractor provided valuable analysis based on a strong understanding of the project purpose, work on the previous two project surveys, and experience with public opinion surveys related to transportation.

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 4 - satisfied