Agency Transportation Department

Contractor University of Minnesota

SWIFT Contract Number 194791

Project Name Cost Estimate of B vs. C Grade Asphalt Binders

Project Number (if applicable) 1036342W20

Summarize purpose of the contract, including why it was necessary: The main goal of the proposed research was to provide a well-informed answer to the above question. This was accomplished by
documenting and analyzing existing performance data, reviewing relevant case studies, performing experimental work on various asphalt binders and mixtures to evaluate their low temperature cracking resistance, and conducting a benefit-cost analysis to provide recommendations on when to use Grade B and Grade C for lower volume roads. The detail needed for this research was best carried out by an academic institution

Project Duration

Start Date Fri, 06/04/2021 - 00:00

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

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

Did project finish on time? Yes

Total billable hours utilized (if applicable) {Empty}

Contract Amounts

Original contract: $171777.00

Amendments {Empty}

Contract total $171777.00

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 Very timely

Evaluate the contractor's quality High quality deliverables

Evaluate the contractor's cost Within expectations

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