Agency Pollution Control Agency

Contractor Minnesota State University- Mankato

SWIFT Contract Number 31493

Project Name LeSueur River Civic Engagement

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Summarize purpose of the contract, including why it was necessary: The purpose of this work is to initiate the process orf community engagement in the LeSueur River watershed by assessing the needs and interests of the community and bringing a diverse set of stakeholders together to determine how best to foster action in improving and protecting water quality. This will be achieved, in part, by identifying communities within the LeSueur River watershed; assessing the communites' values and points of view regarding watershed stewardship; and forming a leadership team from among local residents and organizations to help determine the best ways to engage people based on interests, culture and values. A key component will be to build civic infrastructure and capacity within the watershed so that there is a sustainable base from which to develop and implement watershed strategies that will protect and restore water quality in the future.

Project Duration

Start Date Wed, 06/29/2011 - 00:00

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

Actual end date Fri, 08/30/2013 - 00:00

Did project finish on time? Yes

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Contract Amounts

Original contract: $137787.27

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Contract total $137787.27

Did project finish within budget? Yes

What was the funding source? 2302 R3237089 R32W111 430011

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) MSU-Mankato is a local partner with experience in civic engagement.

Evaluator Name Larry Gunderson

Evaluator Email Address larry.gunderson@state.mn.us

Evaluate the contractor's timeliness The contractor had good schedule maintenance and all deliverables were received on time.

Evaluate the contractor's quality The deliverables were of excellent quality. All work plan objectives were met.

Evaluate the contractor's cost The contractor had good budget management. Five change orders were needed due to minor changes in budget, elimination of survey of residents, contract extension, and an added communication strategy after the MPCA completed WRAP.

Evaluate the contractor's overall performance Resulted in great results with stakeholders.

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