Agency Pollution Control Agency

Contractor Itasca County Soil & Water Conservation District

SWIFT Contract Number B18701

Project Name Jessie Lake Nutrients TDML

Project Number (if applicable) {Empty}

Summarize purpose of the contract, including why it was necessary: The Stat is in need of Impaired Waters- Total Maximum Daily Load- TMDL work to be conducted within the area of the Itasca Soil and Water Conservation District

Project Duration

Start Date Thu, 10/01/2009 - 00:00

Original end date Wed, 06/30/2010 - 00:00

Actual end date Mon, 03/22/2010 - 00:00

Did project finish on time? No

Total billable hours utilized (if applicable) {Empty}

Contract Amounts

Original contract: $85599.00

Amendments $12190.00

Contract total $97789.00

Did project finish within budget? No

What was the funding source? 319 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) This local watershed group is clearly and legitimately the single source to conduct TMDL work within this watershed. The Itasca County Soil an Water Conservation District is the only unit of government currently working in the watershed with the required authority and expertise. It will work with other partners as necessary to complete these tasks.

Evaluator Name Donald J Carlson III

Evaluator Email Address johanna.fierke@state.mn.us

Evaluate the contractor's timeliness The contractor had some staffing problems, which led to delays in the project.

Evaluate the contractor's quality The contractor provided satisfactory data and adhered to program requirements. Delieverables, when received, were of satisfactory quality.

Evaluate the contractor's cost The contractor had satisfactory budget development and management. One amendment was needed to add funds to the project. A second amendment is in progress and will extend the time frame of the project.

Evaluate the contractor's overall performance The contractor has done a good job managing the project. A problem arose with the subcontractor's principal took an unforseen four-month leave. The principal is back to work and the final draft of the TMDL and Implementation Plan will be delivered April 1, 2010.

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