Agency Pollution Control Agency

Contractor Fillmore SWCD

SWIFT Contract Number 23797

Project Name Root River Comprehensive Strategy Development

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Summarize purpose of the contract, including why it was necessary: The Root River Watershed Approach project is a comprehensive undertaking that will address tasks associated with assessment of surface waters, analysis of data, interpretation of southeast Minnesota's karst landscape, stressor identification, TMDL computation, source assessment, and implementation planning. The ultimate deliverable will be a comprehensive strategy document shaped around two goals: (1) satisfying EPA's TMDL requirements, and (2) providing restoration and protection planning for the Root River watershed.

Project Duration

Start Date Wed, 03/16/2011 - 00:00

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

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

Did project finish on time? No

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Contract Amounts

Original contract: $368606

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Contract total $368606

Did project finish within budget? No

What was the funding source? clean water fund

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) no other governmental unit can offer staff/faculty with equivalent expertise and experience.

Evaluator Name Shaina Keseley

Evaluator Email Address shaina.keseley@state.mn.us

Evaluate the contractor's timeliness The contractor did not complete the work within the original schedule, however this was due to a delay in MPCA supporting documents. The contractor had good schedule maintenance.

Evaluate the contractor's quality The quality of data and reports received was good. The contractor met the work plan objectives.

Evaluate the contractor's cost The contractor had good budget management. Five change orders were needed due to various rebudgeting of tasks and timelines for deliverables. Two amendments were needed to extend contract expiration by one year. Funds were reallocated based on outside assistance.

Evaluate the contractor's overall performance Fillmore SWCD continues to be a strong local partner in SE MN. They are reliable and understanding of the watershed approach and the obstacles of overcoming a new program's challenges.

Would you engage the contractor's services again? Yes

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Please rate the overall experience with the contractor 4 - satisfied