Agency TRANSPORTATION DEPT

Contractor University of Minnesota

SWIFT Contract Number 164297

Project Name Evaluation of Environmental Impacts of Potassium A

Project Number (if applicable) 1034767

Summarize purpose of the contract, including why it was necessary: Evaluation of Environmental Impacts of Potassium Acetate Used as a Road Salt Alternative

This project will involve the collection of field samples of meltwater and road runoff at various locations to determine levels of KAc and dissolved oxygen (DO) so that the impact of KAc on BOD may be investigated. Also, through new experimental work, the toxicity of KAc to aquatic and terrestrial flora and fauna at the observed concentrations will be investigated. Finally, the
project will model the fate of KAc as it leaves the roadway in stormwater runoff or snow melt and is conveyed across soil and into receiving water bodies.

Project Duration

Start Date Wed, 08/07/2019 - 00:00

Original end date Sun, 07/31/2022 - 00:00

Actual end date Sun, 07/31/2022 - 00:00

Did project finish on time? Yes

Total billable hours utilized (if applicable) {Empty}

Contract Amounts

Original contract: $214743.00

Amendments {Empty}

Contract total $214743.00

Did project finish within budget? Yes

What was the funding source? State Aid

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 Given the challenges of dual research project, contractor did well.

Evaluate the contractor's quality Satisfactory

Evaluate the contractor's cost fair

Evaluate the contractor's overall performance 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