Agency Commerce Dept

Contractor Synapse Energy Economics, Inc.

SWIFT Contract Number 189676

Project Name Hosting Capacity Analysis

Project Number (if applicable) {Empty}

Summarize purpose of the contract, including why it was necessary: To provide technical and accounting expertise on advanced electric-distribution system investments, technologies, and issues related to distribution system data, privacy, and security.

Project Duration

Start Date Mon, 02/22/2021 - 00:00

Original end date Fri, 12/31/2021 - 00:00

Actual end date Sun, 12/31/2023 - 00:00

Did project finish on time? Yes

Total billable hours utilized (if applicable) {Empty}

Contract Amounts

Original contract: $62260

Amendments $70130

Contract total $172390

Did project finish within budget? Yes

What was the funding source? State - utility

Is this a sole source contract? No

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Evaluator Name Chris Watkins

Evaluator Email Address chris.watkins@state.mn.us

Evaluate the contractor's timeliness Contractor was very timely. Drafts and responses to questions were always on time and accommodations were often made to meet shifting timelines.

Evaluate the contractor's quality Contractor provided thoughtful, relevant, and complete technical analysis. Very professional in communicating with the Department and stakeholders, deliverables directly addressed contract scope and ad hoc issues raised throughout the process.

Evaluate the contractor's cost Fair.

Evaluate the contractor's overall performance 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.): None

Please rate the overall experience with the contractor 5 - very satisfied