Agency TRANSPORTATION DEPT

Contractor University of Minnesota

SWIFT Contract Number 172260

Project Name Can Automated Vehicles "See" in Minnesota? Ambient

Project Number (if applicable) 1035427

Summarize purpose of the contract, including why it was necessary: Can Automated Vehicles "See" in Minnesota? Ambient Particle Effects on LiDAR Systems

To determine the impact of ambient particles on the ability of LiDAR systems to "see" objects and to demonstrate LiDAR
technology on Minnesota roads in adverse weather conditions. MnDOT staff did not have the time or resources to complete the
study outside of the contract

Project Duration

Start Date Mon, 02/10/2020 - 00:00

Original end date Mon, 02/28/2022 - 00:00

Actual end date Wed, 08/31/2022 - 00:00

Did project finish on time? Yes

Total billable hours utilized (if applicable) {Empty}

Contract Amounts

Original contract: $237840.00

Amendments {Empty}

Contract total $237840.00

Did project finish within budget? Yes

What was the funding source? th/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 Very Timely

Evaluate the contractor's quality The work quality was good

Evaluate the contractor's cost Costs were within budget

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