Agency Pollution Control Agency

Contractor MSU-M Water Resources Center

SWIFT Contract Number 59966

Project Name Water Resources Center Watershed Monitoring Networ

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Summarize purpose of the contract, including why it was necessary: The data collected under this contract will allow the MPCA to assess the chemical, physical, and bacteriological integrity of the water body, and to determine if the deisgnated uses for aqatic life and/or aquatic recreation are being met.

Project Duration

Start Date Fri, 05/17/2013 - 00:00

Original end date Tue, 06/30/2015 - 00:00

Actual end date Tue, 06/30/2015 - 00:00

Did project finish on time? Yes

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Contract Amounts

Original contract: $80546.43

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Contract total $80546.43

Did project finish within budget? Yes

What was the funding source? Clean Water Fund

Is this a sole source contract? No

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Evaluator Name Kelly O'Hara

Evaluator Email Address kelly.ohara@state.mn.us

Evaluate the contractor's timeliness The contractor had good schedule maintenance, and the project was completed within the original schedule.

Evaluate the contractor's quality The contractor provided clear and complete reports including data of good quality.

Evaluate the contractor's cost The contractor had good budget management. Two change orders were needed to account for staff turnover. There were a few minor errors in early invoices, but they were

Evaluate the contractor's overall performance Staff turnover mid season of 2013 resulted in missed samples but make up samples were collected in 2014. Excellent administrative management.

Would you engage the contractor's services again? Yes

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Please rate the overall experience with the contractor 4 - satisfied