Agency Agriculture Dept

Contractor Fillmore Soil and Water Conservation District

SWIFT Contract Number 52302

Project Name Root River Field to Stream Partnership

Project Number (if applicable) {Empty}

Summarize purpose of the contract, including why it was necessary: The Minnesota legislature appropriated funds to the commissioner of agriculture to evaluate agricultural BMPs in the Root River watershed. This project will evaluate the effects of BMPs on surface runoff in SE Minnesota. The Fillmore SWCD was contracted to complete the monitoring tasks associated with this project.

Project Duration

Start Date Mon, 10/01/2012 - 00:00

Original end date Sun, 06/30/2013 - 00:00

Actual end date Sun, 06/30/2013 - 00:00

Did project finish on time? Yes

Total billable hours utilized (if applicable) {Empty}

Contract Amounts

Original contract: $56000

Amendments {Empty}

Contract total $56000

Did project finish within budget? Yes

What was the funding source? Clean Water Fund

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) The Fillmore SWCD is local and is the only entity that can complete the specialized tasks.

Evaluator Name Kevin Kuehner

Evaluator Email Address kevin.kuehner@state.mn.us

Evaluate the contractor's timeliness All reports and duties were completed within the required timeframe.

Evaluate the contractor's quality The contractor performs the tasks and duties with exceptional quality and adheres the projects strict quality control procedures.

Evaluate the contractor's cost The taks completed by the contractor are cost-effective and hourly rates similar to that of other counties.

Evaluate the contractor's overall performance Overall the contractor has performed the duties outlined in the workplan with expceptional quality and performance. Despite the challenges associated with the extreme spring and summer runoff conditions, the contractor performed very well.

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.): No negative action taken during this contract period.

Please rate the overall experience with the contractor 5 - very satisfied