Agency TRANSPORTATION DEPT

Contractor Charles R. Michael

SWIFT Contract Number 3000082500; 3000043841; 3

Project Name Southern Rail Corridor, MN- Feasibility Study and

Project Number (if applicable) 326

Summarize purpose of the contract, including why it was necessary: This contract was necessary to hire a Project Coordinator to assist in the organization of a kick-off meeting, coordinate various public and committee meetings during the course of the project, and maintain ongoing communications with Olmsted County Regional Railroad Authority (OCRRA) and MnDOT.

Project Duration

Start Date Wed, 03/28/2012 - 00:00

Original end date Mon, 12/31/2012 - 00:00

Actual end date Tue, 07/30/2013 - 00:00

Did project finish on time? Yes

Total billable hours utilized (if applicable) 183

Contract Amounts

Original contract: $27000

Amendments {Empty}

Contract total $27000

Did project finish within budget? Yes

What was the funding source? Federal Railroad Administration grant agreement, O

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) This contract is paid for in part by a required local match provided by Olmsted County Regional Rail Authority. When the parties reached this understanding concerning the local match flowing to MnDOT, Olmsted County’s expectation was that approximately half of their local match ($27,000) will be used to pay this contractor.

Evaluator Name Peter Dahlberg

Evaluator Email Address Peter.dahlberg@state.mn.us

Evaluate the contractor's timeliness All tasks were completed on time and on budget.

Evaluate the contractor's quality The contractor provided high-quality services.

Evaluate the contractor's cost The costs for the contractor’s services were fair, and the project was completed under budget.

Evaluate the contractor's overall performance The contractor did a good job, completing the tasks on time and under budget.

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