Agency Health Department

Contractor Confluence Engineering Group LLC

SWIFT Contract Number 214158

Project Name Bacterial Inactivation and Removal Credits

Project Number (if applicable) {Empty}

Summarize purpose of the contract, including why it was necessary: MDH was in need of research and documentation to support regulatory guidance for bacteria log reduction credits assigned to standard treatment processes. Research will include a comprehensive international literature review of available data on bacterial inactivation / removal for five water and wastewater treatment unit processes including chlorination, chloramination, ozonation, UV disinfection and membrane filtration. Documentation will consist of compilation and/or creation of bacterial inactivation / removal tables for each process that can be used by the State to assign log reduction credits required by the 2020 Minnesota Plumbing Code for onsite water sources. Operating conditions necessary for inactivation / removal must be included. A specific list of any missing data gaps and appropriate methodologies to fill the gaps will be produced.

Project Duration

Start Date Tue, 07/12/2022 - 00:00

Original end date Fri, 06/30/2023 - 00:00

Actual end date Mon, 02/13/2023 - 00:00

Did project finish on time? Yes

Total billable hours utilized (if applicable) 452

Contract Amounts

Original contract: $83565.00

Amendments $0.00

Contract total $83565.00

Did project finish within budget? Yes

What was the funding source? Clean Water 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 Anita Smith

Evaluator Email Address anita.smith@state.mn.us

Evaluate the contractor's timeliness The contractor completed the project well within our expectations and communicated clearly regarding any schedule changes.

Evaluate the contractor's quality The quality of work was excellent. The contractor listened to feedback from the advisory team and was dedicated to meeting our needs.

Evaluate the contractor's cost The value provided was greater than the cost, and the contractor contributed in-kind work.

Evaluate the contractor's overall performance The contractor went above and beyond expectations in completing the work.

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.): None

Please rate the overall experience with the contractor 5 - very satisfied