Agency Transportation Department

Contractor University of Minnesota

SWIFT Contract Number 179753

Project Name Cost-effective roadside revegetation methods to support insect pollinators

Project Number (if applicable) 1036212

Summarize purpose of the contract, including why it was necessary: Pollinators such as rusty-patched bumble bees and Monarch butterflies are at risk due to the loss of native habitat from
increasing development, intensive agricultural practices, and greater use of pesticides. Roadside habitats have grown in
importance as they can provide habitat and act as migratory corridors. This research will establish roadside vegetation
management recommendations with the potential for maintenance cost savings.

Project Duration

Start Date Thu, 07/09/2020 - 00:00

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

Actual end date Mon, 12/05/2022 - 00:00

Did project finish on time? Yes

Total billable hours utilized (if applicable) {Empty}

Contract Amounts

Original contract: $281412.00

Amendments {Empty}

Contract total $281412.00

Did project finish within budget? Yes

What was the funding source? state funds

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 Satisfactory

Evaluate the contractor's quality Excellent

Evaluate the contractor's cost Appropriate

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