Agency TRANSPORTATION DEPT

Contractor Tolz, King, Duvall, Anderson and Associates, Inc.

SWIFT Contract Number 3000110307, 3000139569

Project Name Evaluation of Sign Replacement Method

Project Number (if applicable) 2974

Summarize purpose of the contract, including why it was necessary: This evaluation of sign replacement method was based on studies completed by other states and NCHRP, MnDOT data, and professional knowledge and experience of task force members. The second part was to evaluate the risk and cost effectiveness of the existing method versus other methods available. The evaluation took into account MnDOT’s available resources, sign sheeting materials, sign hits and repairs, need for re-engineering based on new standards, etc.
Recommended changes were presented to the State Sign Inventory and Management Committee for review and approval.

The outcome of this Contract was a Final Report documenting the objective as stated above and all recommendations. Approved recommendations will be considered for insertion into the TEM and Maintenance Manuals in the future.

This contract was necessary to meet the June 13, 2013 deadline to update the current sign replacement cycle for cost effectiveness while minimizing risk and ensuring compliance with all Federal and State regulations and statutes.

Project Duration

Start Date Tue, 02/26/2013 - 00:00

Original end date Wed, 07/31/2013 - 00:00

Actual end date Wed, 07/31/2013 - 00:00

Did project finish on time? Yes

Total billable hours utilized (if applicable) {Empty}

Contract Amounts

Original contract: $39959.38

Amendments {Empty}

Contract total $39959.38

Did project finish within budget? Yes

What was the funding source? State

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 Heather Lott

Evaluator Email Address Heather.lott@state.mn.us

Evaluate the contractor's timeliness Satisfied

Evaluate the contractor's quality Satisfied

Evaluate the contractor's cost Satisfied

Evaluate the contractor's overall performance Satisfied with the final result.

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