Agency Pollution Control Agency

Contractor Kandiyohi County - Hawk Creek Watershed Project

SWIFT Contract Number B18279

Project Name Long Lake Nutrient Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL)

Project Number (if applicable) CR2051

Summarize purpose of the contract, including why it was necessary: The goal of these projects is to study the sources of the pollution and develop reduction strategies and a Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) for water bodies that are on Minnesota’s 303(d) list of impaired water bodies. The goal of a TMDL is to meet the water quality standards prescribed by the Federal Clean Water Act and MN Rule Chapter 7050.

The contracts are necessary to meet federal requirements to conduct TMDL projects in specifically identified impaired reaches.

Project Duration

Start Date Wed, 08/20/2008 - 00:00

Original end date Thu, 06/30/2011 - 00:00

Actual end date Thu, 06/30/2011 - 00:00

Did project finish on time? Yes

Total billable hours utilized (if applicable) {Empty}

Contract Amounts

Original contract: $70704.00

Amendments $0

Contract total $70704.00

Did project finish within budget? Yes

What was the funding source? 100 R290 WY3

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 Mark T. Hanson

Evaluator Email Address mark.hanson@state.mn.us

Evaluate the contractor's timeliness Good

Evaluate the contractor's quality Goood - This project produced an EPA approved TMDL report for Long and Ringo Lakes along with an Implementation Plan.

Evaluate the contractor's cost Good

Evaluate the contractor's overall performance Excellent

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