Agency Transportation Department

Contractor Collins Engineers, Inc

SWIFT Contract Number 226368

Project Name FY23 Enhanced Pier Caps

Project Number (if applicable) 1052849

Summarize purpose of the contract, including why it was necessary: Metro District inspects approximately 750+ bridges annually, and does not have the staffing available to perform enhanced, arms reach inspections in addition to the federally mandated routine safety inspections. Therefore, it was deemed necessary to engage the services of a consultant to augment our capabilities.

Project Duration

Start Date Tue, 03/28/2023 - 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: $99808.39

Amendments $74860.49

Contract total $174668.88

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 Arseneau,Michael Bernard

Evaluator Email Address Michael.Arseneau@state.mn.us

Evaluate the contractor's timeliness Work was completed within the required time frame; however a significant amount of the final reports were not entered and submitted into SIMS for final review until nearly the end of the contract time frame. All field work and inspection drawings were completed in a reasonable time.

Evaluate the contractor's quality All pier cap defect drawings and were very detailed and high-resolution, providing the information we need.

Evaluate the contractor's cost The total cost of the project came in slightly higher than the original budgeted amount, but it was within reason for the amount of work completed and the required manpower.

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 4 - satisfied