Agency Agriculture Dept

Contractor Terracon

SWIFT Contract Number 53209

Project Name Kettle River Company - Creosote Plant Site

Project Number (if applicable) RWA253112

Summarize purpose of the contract, including why it was necessary: This contract with Terracon was for the purpose of Terracon continuing the investigation and monitoring of ground water, surface water, springs and potable wells in the area associated with this project. Efforts include Quarterly and Semi-annual sample collection, submittal of water samples for analysis, data review and report writing, including recommendations for further investigation and monitoring needs. Final deliverable is an annual Ground Water Report summarizing the year’s efforts and any recommendations and/or changes for the following year’s efforts.

Project Duration

Start Date Fri, 09/21/2012 - 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

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Contract Amounts

Original contract: $38846.98

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Contract total $38846.98

Did project finish within budget? Yes

What was the funding source? 13 – 2801 – B04311R7 – B41E02 - 411310

Is this a sole source contract? No

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Evaluator Name Robert Anderson

Evaluator Email Address robert.anderson@state.mn.us

Evaluate the contractor's timeliness Contractor completed seasonal efforts in a timely manner and within project requirements.

Evaluate the contractor's quality Terracon continues to provide a high degree of professionalism. Sample collection requires constant contact with public, while serving as the state’s representative for collection of water samples. Sampling efforts continue to be completed in timely manner and according to all guidelines and requirements for sample collection and submittals.

Evaluate the contractor's cost Terracon has been involved in water sample collections for this project for many years and is able to reduce project costs by being aware of what actions and responses will be necessary based on prior experience. This has resulted in subsequent project estimates continually being reduced.

Evaluate the contractor's overall performance Terracon’s performance continues to be of a high caliber, always ensuring the project is completed correctly and on time, but also ensuring that all State concerns and needs are being met. Knowing Terracon is on the project enables State project management to feel comfortable that the project will progress 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 actions.

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