Agency TRANSPORTATION DEPT

Contractor Iowa State University

SWIFT Contract Number 159447

Project Name Steel Reinforcement Section Loss Guidance Tables

Project Number (if applicable) 1003320W12

Summarize purpose of the contract, including why it was necessary: To ensure the safety of bridges, while reducing direct and indirect costs, an accurate estimate of the extent of reinforcement section loss has a central importance for a wide spectrum of engineers and decision-making authorities. Such estimates can
be achieved through a systematic effort that benefits from the wealth of available predictive models calibrated with
region-specific data and then validated through appropriate field investigations.
MnDOT staff did not have the time or staff to complete the research themselves.

Project Duration

Start Date Mon, 07/01/2019 - 00:00

Original end date Fri, 04/30/2021 - 00:00

Actual end date Fri, 09/30/2022 - 00:00

Did project finish on time? Yes

Total billable hours utilized (if applicable) {Empty}

Contract Amounts

Original contract: $100966.00

Amendments {Empty}

Contract total $100966.00

Did project finish within budget? Yes

What was the funding source? TH

Is this a sole source contract? No

If this was a single source contract, explain why the agency determined there was only a single source for the services (if applicable) {Empty}

Evaluator Name Sindt,Matthew George

Evaluator Email Address Matthew.Sindt@state.mn.us

Evaluate the contractor's timeliness There were a few delays but most of those were a result of the TLs and Research Team figuring out the best way to proceed

Evaluate the contractor's quality Very good

Evaluate the contractor's cost Very good

Evaluate the contractor's overall performance Very good

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 5 - very satisfied