Agency Natural Resources Dept

Contractor SDK Software

SWIFT Contract Number 73714

Project Name WIRES Upgrade

Project Number (if applicable) {Empty}

Summarize purpose of the contract, including why it was necessary: Contractor was hired to provide technical and functional guidance for the upgrade of the DNR WIRESs application and database.

Project Duration

Start Date Mon, 01/27/2014 - 00:00

Original end date Thu, 07/31/2014 - 00:00

Actual end date Thu, 06/26/2014 - 00:00

Did project finish on time? Yes

Total billable hours utilized (if applicable) 2000

Contract Amounts

Original contract: $64400.00

Amendments $34960.00

Contract total $99360.00

Did project finish within budget? Yes

What was the funding source? Division - OMBS

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) There are very few persons for hire possessing the specific experience required by this project.

Evaluator Name Michelle (Shelly) Sentyrz

Evaluator Email Address shelly.sentyrz@state.mn.us

Evaluate the contractor's timeliness Very good. Charan was available for daily standups, other regular meetings, and to accommodate the business unit's schedules.

Evaluate the contractor's quality Very good. Charan identified potential issues, conducted research and offered recommendations, was thorough in documentation and testing, and worked well with others.

Evaluate the contractor's cost Acceptable for the scope and comlexity of the project.

Evaluate the contractor's overall performance Excellent. Charan's insight, experience, leadership, and work products were key to the project's accomplishments to date.

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.): NA

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