Agency Agriculture Dept

Contractor Terracon Consultants, Inc.

SWIFT Contract Number 218062

Project Name Groundwater and Surface Water Sampling and GIS Services (Fiscal Year 2023)

Project Number (if applicable) RWA253112

Summarize purpose of the contract, including why it was necessary: The purpose of the contract was to conduct quarterly, semi-annual, and annual groundwater and surface water monitoring and sampling, prepare semiannual and annual sampling summary reports, and provide Geographic Information Systems (GIS) services. The work was necessary to perform ongoing monitoring of risks to human health and the environment from creosote impacts in groundwater and surface water.

Project Duration

Start Date Thu, 09/01/2022 - 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: $84169.11

Amendments $0

Contract total $84169.11

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 provided the services in a timely matter.

Evaluate the contractor's quality The contractor provided excellent quality on the project. Staff provided consistent and knowledgeable experience, project management, and communication to the MDA. The contractor did a good job coordinating multiple site visits, providing communication to residents, preparing summary reports, and preparing GIS-based figures and reports.

Evaluate the contractor's cost The contractor's costs were reasonable and fair. The contractor did a good job coordinating and consolidating tasks during mobilizations to the site. The contractor did a good job using appropriate level personnel to conduct site tasks.

Evaluate the contractor's overall performance The contractor's overall performance on the project was excellent.

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