Agency Natural Resources Dept

Contractor University of MN

SWIFT Contract Number 197019

Project Name Human Dimensions - deer hunter survey

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Summarize purpose of the contract, including why it was necessary: design, implement and analyze a survey to assess Minnesota deer hunters to understand the factors that affect their satisfaction with deer hunting, and their attitudes toward deer management; and another to survey of Minnesotans’ to understand their values, beliefs, attitudes, and behaviors about moose and moose management. Results to aid in deer and moose management decisions at the DNR.

Project Duration

Start Date Mon, 08/23/2021 - 00:00

Original end date Thu, 06/30/2022 - 00:00

Actual end date Thu, 06/30/2022 - 00:00

Did project finish on time? Yes

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Contract Amounts

Original contract: $160000

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Contract total $160000

Did project finish within budget? Yes

What was the funding source? Deer Management Account (2202)

Is this a sole source contract? Yes

If this was a single source contract, explain why the agency determined there was only a single source for the services (if applicable) Tied to the UMN master contract

Evaluator Name Adam Landon

Evaluator Email Address Adam.landon@state.mn.us

Evaluate the contractor's timeliness Work contracted to the vendor was completed on time, as requested

Evaluate the contractor's quality The quality of the work was satisfactory and according to the specifications desired.

Evaluate the contractor's cost The cost was as expected and reasonable for the type of work

Evaluate the contractor's overall performance Satisfied

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.): We terminated the contract owing to a staff member (student) under the contractor moving on to another opportunity, and following a decision by DNR to delay work planned under the contract. Termination in no way reflected on the quality of work done by the contractor.

Please rate the overall experience with the contractor 4 - satisfied