Agency TRANSPORTATION DEPT

Contractor Kirk Corson, DBA IVY Ridge Reality

SWIFT Contract Number 3000117514

Project Name Right-of-Way (RW) Valuation and Acquisition (TH 60

Project Number (if applicable) 3356

Summarize purpose of the contract, including why it was necessary: To provide valuation of parcels associated with the expansion of TH 60 between Mountain Lake and Butterfield.

Project Duration

Start Date Wed, 04/17/2013 - 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

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Contract Amounts

Original contract: $97958.00

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Contract total $98958.00

Did project finish within budget? Yes

What was the funding source? Trunk Highway

Is this a sole source contract? No

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Evaluator Name Tim Hoehn

Evaluator Email Address timothy.hoehn@state.mn.us

Evaluate the contractor's timeliness There was an extremely aggressive timeframe for this contract. Mr. Corson used that time very efficiently and was able to deliver ahead of schedule with the finished reports.

Evaluate the contractor's quality Mr. Corson is an accomplished appraiser who understands the intricacies of the MNDOT process. His appraisal reasoning is sound and he delivers a very professional report.

Evaluate the contractor's cost Considering the final invoice came in approximately 40% under the original estimated amount, MNDOT received great value for their money.

Evaluate the contractor's overall performance I have used Ivy Ridge for other projects but never with such tight time frames considering the amount of work that was required. Mr. Corson was able to deliver a quality product and on time. In addition, his personality allows him to communicate and negotiate with landowners who aren’t necessarily happy with MNDOT’s projects and the taking of their land. This is a valuable trait to have in this line of work and Mr. Corson utilizes it very well.

Would you engage the contractor's services again? Yes

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