Agency Transportation Department

Contractor Collins Engineers, Inc.

SWIFT Contract Number 226364

Project Name FY23 Metro Earth Retaining Wall Inspection

Project Number (if applicable) 1052635

Summarize purpose of the contract, including why it was necessary: We needed to get inspection scores for earth retaining structures (ERS), and our internal staff did not have the time to add this
work to their schedules during the project timeline. Also, Collins quite literally wrote the guide that we use for ERS inspections

Project Duration

Start Date Thu, 03/23/2023 - 00:00

Original end date Tue, 01/14/2025 - 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: $99681.91

Amendments {Empty}

Contract total $99681.91

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 Maki,Douglas Charles

Evaluator Email Address Douglas.Maki@state.mn.us

Evaluate the contractor's timeliness Their timeliness was exemplary, and were always willing to follow up to make sure I had the information I needed.

Evaluate the contractor's quality This was my first project managed, and I can't think of a better partner. Collins did a great job, and I hope I can work with them
on inspection projects again in the future.

Evaluate the contractor's cost They gave an accurate estimate of how many walls they would be able to inspect given the project budget, and they even
delivered a few extra, so the cost effectiveness was very good

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