Agency TRANSPORTATION DEPT

Contractor PB America, Inc.

SWIFT Contract Number 3000011813,3000085693&300

Project Name Understanding the True Costs of Snow and Ice Contr

Project Number (if applicable) 98247

Summarize purpose of the contract, including why it was necessary: To develop a tool that will help winter highway professionals’ better estimate true costs for snow and ice removal, make cost comparisons with states that have similar climates and roadways, and consider new budget scenarios based on the successes of other agencies.

Project Duration

Start Date Thu, 08/25/2011 - 00:00

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

Actual end date Fri, 01/31/2014 - 00:00

Did project finish on time? Yes

Total billable hours utilized (if applicable) {Empty}

Contract Amounts

Original contract: $192720.23

Amendments {Empty}

Contract total $150774.60

Did project finish within budget? Yes

What was the funding source? FEDERAL

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 Peters, Thomas

Evaluator Email Address Tom.Peters@state.mn.us

Evaluate the contractor's timeliness The deliverables completed were on time.

Evaluate the contractor's quality Overall quality was good

Evaluate the contractor's cost Evaluate the Contractor’s Cost:
Cost appears to be in line for the required services that were being delivered.

Evaluate the contractor's overall performance Overall performance met desired expectations. A Final Report was completed, posted to the Clear Roads Website and made available to all the Clear Roads membership and the public.

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