Agency Pollution Control Agency

Contractor Minnesota River Board

SWIFT Contract Number 46066

Project Name Southwest Minnesota Civic Engagement Cohort Projec

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Summarize purpose of the contract, including why it was necessary: Work is needed to protect and restore the valuable and necessary waters of southwest Minnesota; however, getting the work done is often not easy and at times met with resistance. Research has shown that relationships are necessary to getting the work done and that trust and common ground are needed to build relationships. Civic engagement builds trust, common ground, and relationships, but the skill set to do civic engagement is often not developed sufficiently to reach the intended outcomes.

A civic engagement cohort will be offered in southwest Minnesota to foster partnering and build capacity of local government, organizations, and residents for effective civic engagement in water protection and restoration. This project will build networks and the skill set of local resource professionals to do effective civic engagement work for water restoration and protection. The cohort will be administered through the Minnesota River Board (MRB), established in 1995 with a goal of focusing water management efforts on the local level.

Project Duration

Start Date Tue, 05/29/2012 - 00:00

Original end date Mon, 06/30/2014 - 00:00

Actual end date Mon, 06/30/2014 - 00:00

Did project finish on time? Yes

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Contract Amounts

Original contract: $91691.36

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Contract total $91691.36

Did project finish within budget? Yes

What was the funding source? 2302 R3237206 R32W126 411310

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) While this work could be performed by a different governmental unit, the MRB is best positioned to lead this effort because the MRB is a trusted organization and has established a network of partners and experience working within the targeted watersheds. They have a proven track record managing grant and contract funds, work well with and involve other local agencies, and consistently involve citizens. They also have a well-established watershed-wide communication network which will aid in facilitating the activities of this workplan.

Evaluator Name Darrell Schindler

Evaluator Email Address darrell.schindler@state.mn.us

Evaluate the contractor's timeliness The contractor did a good job of maintaining the original schedule, and completing the project on time.

Evaluate the contractor's quality The contractor delievered clear and complete reports with excellent data quality. They adhered to program requirements and completed all the work plan objectives.

Evaluate the contractor's cost The contractor had a good command of the budget. One change order was needed to adjust for expenses. One amendment was needed to change the sponsor. There were no problems with invoices.

Evaluate the contractor's overall performance This project successfully increased Civic Engagement capacity for water planners in southwest Minnesota which should assist water planning and restoration and protection efforts.

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