Agency Commerce Dept

Contractor Barr Engineering Co.

SWIFT Contract Number 70952

Project Name Prepare draft and final EIS for MN to IA 345 kV TL

Project Number (if applicable) T-1313C

Summarize purpose of the contract, including why it was necessary: Assist Commerce staff with the preparation of an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the Minnesota to Iowa 345 kV transmission line project. Such assistance was necessary because of the size and complexity of the project and the permitting timeline for the project.

Project Duration

Start Date Wed, 11/06/2013 - 00:00

Original end date Tue, 09/30/2014 - 00:00

Actual end date Tue, 09/30/2014 - 00:00

Did project finish on time? Yes

Total billable hours utilized (if applicable) {Empty}

Contract Amounts

Original contract: $313510.00

Amendments $20640.00

Contract total $334150.00

Did project finish within budget? Yes

What was the funding source? Utility

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 Deborah Pile

Evaluator Email Address energy.contracts@state.mn.us

Evaluate the contractor's timeliness The Contractor completed the task and duties anticipated by the contract in a timely manner, consistent with the project’s permitting timeline. Approach to project tracking was particularly helpful. However, the Contractor entered the contract knowing that it could not meet the work order’s stated timeline and the initial permitting timeline. The permitting timeline was subsequently modified, for several reasons, such that the Contractor was able to perform its duties in a timely manner.

Evaluate the contractor's quality The quality of work by the Contractor was generally satisfactory. Work, in parts, e.g., the development and presentation of maps, was superior.

Evaluate the contractor's cost Costs for the Contractor’s work were reasonable.

Evaluate the contractor's overall performance The Contractor’s work was generally satisfactory. Coordination with Commerce staff was very good. The Contractor was responsive to direction and requests by Commerce staff. The Contractor took initiative to resolve issues in development of the EIS. In preparing the EIS, draft sections of the document were submitted by the Contractor in an incomplete form for Commerce staff review, making such review relatively more difficult. However, all reviews were able to be completed in a timely manner and the EIS was timely and adequate.

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.): None taken.

Please rate the overall experience with the contractor 4 - satisfied