Agency Pollution Control Agency

Contractor Flute Reed Partnership

SWIFT Contract Number 40400

Project Name Flute Reed River Watershed Restoration Initative

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Summarize purpose of the contract, including why it was necessary: Great Lakes Restoration Initiative: Flute Reed Restoration Project

The Flute Reed River is a DNR designated trout stream that discharges into Lake Superior near Hovland, MN. The watershed has experienced profound changes in its forest canopy and hydrologic response patterns over the years, which in turn have changed the drainage patterns in this watershed. These changes have negatively affected the fish population of the river. Restoration of the Flute Reed River Watershed will help rehabilitate and protect Lake Superior's fish habitat and water quality. This will benefit watershed landowners, area residents, recreational users, the MPCA, Cooke County, the Flute Reed Partnership, and the Cook County Soil and Water Conservation District.

Project Duration

Start Date Tue, 03/01/2011 - 00:00

Original end date Sun, 09/30/2012 - 00:00

Actual end date Tue, 07/23/2013 - 00:00

Did project finish on time? No

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Contract Amounts

Original contract: $86000

Amendments $188600

Contract total $105280

Did project finish within budget? Yes

What was the funding source? 300 R310 V38 FEDR

Is this a sole source contract? No

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Evaluator Name Brian Fredrickson

Evaluator Email Address brian.fredrickson@state.mn.us

Evaluate the contractor's timeliness The contractor had excellent schedule maintenance. The project was not completed within the original schedule, but only because changes in some of the project partners and scope impacted the project, and required contract amendments.

Evaluate the contractor's quality The contractor provided excellent data quality, communication, responsiveness, subcontractor management, project planning and resource utilization. Work plan objectives were met, and the contractor showed improvement in the quality of reports over time. The contractor showed an excellent capacity for creativity and innovation, and adhered to the program requirements.

Evaluate the contractor's cost The contractor was excellent in terms of accuracy of the budget they developed. There were two change orders and two amendments required, due to changes in partners and scope. There were no disputed invoices, and no incorrectly submitted invoices.

Evaluate the contractor's overall performance Overall, this contractor's performance was excellent.

Would you engage the contractor's services again? Yes

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