Agency Transportation Department

Contractor University of Minnesota

SWIFT Contract Number 185090

Project Name Understanding Post-COVID Safety Concerns Towards the Use of Transit, Shared Mobility, and Connected and Automated Vehicles in Greater Minnesota

Project Number (if applicable) 1036342W04

Summarize purpose of the contract, including why it was necessary: MnDOT Office of Transit and Active Transportation was looking to better understand how public transit and shared mobility
transportation providers could recover drops in ridership due to COVID-19 more rapidly. We wished to see which strategies and
tactics would help attract riders and restore public confidence in these services. MnDOT did not have the capacity internally to
do this research. The University of Minnesota had the research experience and expertise to complete this research.

Project Duration

Start Date Wed, 10/28/2020 - 00:00

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

Actual end date Sun, 04/30/2023 - 00:00

Did project finish on time? Yes

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Contract Amounts

Original contract: $120000.00

Amendments {Empty}

Contract total $120000.00

Did project finish within budget? Yes

What was the funding source? state funds

Is this a sole source contract? No

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Evaluator Name Sindt,Matthew George

Evaluator Email Address Matthew.Sindt@state.mn.us

Evaluate the contractor's timeliness Contractor followed the timeline set out in the SOW.

Evaluate the contractor's quality We are pleased with the research results and final report.

Evaluate the contractor's cost Contractor provide good value for product

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