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Contractor Auburn University

SWIFT Contract Number 188278

Project Name Impact of Polymer Modification on IDEAL-CT and I-F

Project Number (if applicable) 1036333W02

Summarize purpose of the contract, including why it was necessary: Impact of Polymer Modification on IDEAL-CT and I-FI for Balanced Mix Design

Research to evaluate impact of component materials on commonly accepted asphalt tests

Project Duration

Start Date Fri, 01/22/2021 - 00:00

Original end date Tue, 05/31/2022 - 00:00

Actual end date Wed, 11/30/2022 - 00:00

Did project finish on time? Yes

Total billable hours utilized (if applicable) {Empty}

Contract Amounts

Original contract: $100000.00

Amendments {Empty}

Contract total $100000.00

Did project finish within budget? Yes

What was the funding source? federal

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 Halverson,Leif Gordon

Evaluator Email Address Leif.Halverson@state.mn.us

Evaluate the contractor's timeliness As timely as expected due to circumstances related to pandemic

Evaluate the contractor's quality Very qualified research team at world class research laboratories. expertise apparent throughout

Evaluate the contractor's cost Research team went above and beyond chasing the loose ends of the project likely resulting in additional testing at no cost

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