Agency Agriculture Dept

Contractor Terracon Consultants, Inc.

SWIFT Contract Number 217857

Project Name Phase 18 Oversight, Phase 18 CAR, and Construction Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan

Project Number (if applicable) RWA253112

Summarize purpose of the contract, including why it was necessary: The environmental contractor (Terracon Consultants, Inc.)performed oversight of the Phase XVIII Corrective Actions (soil excavation, transportation, and disposal), preparation of the Phase XVIII Corrective Action Report (CAR), and preparation of the Construction Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan at the former Kettle River Company – Creosote Plant Site in Sandstone, Pine County, Minnesota. The work was necessary to minimize risks to human health and the environment from creosote impacts in soil and groundwater.

Project Duration

Start Date Thu, 09/01/2022 - 00:00

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

Actual end date Tue, 03/14/2023 - 00:00

Did project finish on time? Yes

Total billable hours utilized (if applicable) {Empty}

Contract Amounts

Original contract: $71100.88

Amendments {Empty}

Contract total $54582.27

Did project finish within budget? Yes

What was the funding source? FY23 2801 B04311S7 B041E02 (State MERLA)

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 Lee Zettler

Evaluator Email Address Lee.Zettler@state.mn.us

Evaluate the contractor's timeliness The Contractor completed the deliverables in a timely manner.

Evaluate the contractor's quality The quality of the Contractor's deliverables and services was excellent. The Contractor did an excellent job communicating to the MDA and providing recommendations for the project. The Contractor did a great job completing the Phase XVIII Corrective Action Report using GIS-based data to update the maps. The preparation of a Construction Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan was also completed to high-standards. The Contractor provided critical oversight and important assistance to the MDA in managing the Phase XVIII Excavation.

Evaluate the contractor's cost The Contractor's costs were fair and reasonable. The Contractor did a great job consolidating tasks during mobilizations to the site and utilizing appropriate level staff for the tasks, which reduced costs to the project.

Evaluate the contractor's overall performance The Contractor's overall performance on the project was excellent. The Contractor did a great job working on and coordinating multiple tasks for the contract. The Contractor was always responsive to requests and communications from the MDA, and provided professional assistance and partnership to the MDA that contributed greatly to the success of the project.

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