Agency Pollution Control Agency

Contractor Fortin Consulting

SWIFT Contract Number 28731

Project Name Phase 2: TCMA Chloride Management Plan Development

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Summarize purpose of the contract, including why it was necessary: Twin Cities Metropolitan Area Chloride Project - Winter Maintenance Focus

Chloride from road salt is retained at a hight rate, which has negative effects on water quality. This phase of the project created a chloride management program to create a strategy for addressing chloride impacts to surface ers in the 7-county metro area.

Project Duration

Start Date Fri, 07/29/2011 - 00:00

Original end date Sun, 06/30/2013 - 00:00

Actual end date Tue, 03/12/2013 - 00:00

Did project finish on time? Yes

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Contract Amounts

Original contract: $63946.62

Amendments $72000

Contract total $135946.62

Did project finish within budget? Yes

What was the funding source? 352 R292 WY3

Is this a sole source contract? No

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Evaluator Name Brooke Asleson

Evaluator Email Address brooke.asleson@state.mn.us

Evaluate the contractor's timeliness The contractor completed the project within the original schedule. Their schedule maintenance was satisfactory.

Evaluate the contractor's quality The contractor did a satisfactory job of accomplishing contract goals and adhering to program requirements. The quality of the data was good, and the contractor was excellent in terms of creativity and innovation.

Evaluate the contractor's cost The contractor had satisfactory budget development accuracy and maintenance. There were no disputed or incorrectly submitted invoices. One amendment was made to the budget due to the timing of the project.

Evaluate the contractor's overall performance Overall the contractor's performance was good.

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