Agency Pollution Control Agency

Contractor Shell Rock River Watershed District

SWIFT Contract Number A97244

Project Name Shell Rock River Watershed Assessment Program

Project Number (if applicable) CR850

Summarize purpose of the contract, including why it was necessary: The Shell Rock River Watershed District is a 246-square-mile watershed district in Freeborn County, Minnesota. The District was formed in 2004 as the result of citizen interest in the area’s water resources. The District is home to many special features, including the area’s lakes, which are considered the area’s most significant natural asset. They determine the ability of the District, Freeborn County, The City of Albert Lea and surrounding areas to attract residents, draw tourists, and maintain a clean environment. The lakes are ecologically, recreationally and economically important to the health of the entire Watershed District.

The original goal of this project is to complete the nutrient impairment assessment for the 6 major lakes in the Shell Rock River Watershed District, with the ultimate goal of improving water quality and the shallow lake system. The District accomplished the goal for three of the lakes resulting in the 303(d) listing of 4 basins of Albert Lea Lake, Fountain and Pickerel Lakes for nutrients prior to the end of the grant. Since grant funds can no longer be used for these waters, this section of the grant has been updated to reflect these listings. The following is a summary of the slight redirection in goals and objections.

Project Duration

Start Date Mon, 03/05/2007 - 00:00

Original end date Tue, 06/30/2009 - 00:00

Actual end date Wed, 06/30/2010 - 00:00

Did project finish on time? No

Total billable hours utilized (if applicable) {Empty}

Contract Amounts

Original contract: $112300.00

Amendments $29208.00

Contract total $141508.00

Did project finish within budget? Yes

What was the funding source? 100 E110 WY2

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 Ron Schwartz

Evaluator Email Address ronald.schwartz@state.mn.us

Evaluate the contractor's timeliness Good

Evaluate the contractor's quality Good

Evaluate the contractor's cost Good

Evaluate the contractor's overall performance Good

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