Agency Transportation Department

Contractor Z Companies, Inc. dba Zan Associates

SWIFT Contract Number 206407

Project Name Public Relations Support for District 7

Project Number (if applicable) 1048892

Summarize purpose of the contract, including why it was necessary: This contract provided engagement and communications services on several District 7 projects. The work included developing public engagement strategies and tactics, preparing textual and graphical materials for public information, and preparing textual and graphical materials for facilitation of public participation. The contract was necessary to advance MnDOT's commitment to involving the public early and often during the development and construction of projects in communities. MnDOT continues to invest resources in increasing the level of engagement to provide better customer service, and this contract aligns with and supports that increased focus.

Project Duration

Start Date Fri, 01/21/2022 - 00:00

Original end date Fri, 01/19/2024 - 00:00

Actual end date Fri, 01/19/2024 - 00:00

Did project finish on time? Yes

Total billable hours utilized (if applicable) {Empty}

Contract Amounts

Original contract: $99941.00

Amendments $356.15

Contract total $100297.15

Did project finish within budget? Yes

What was the funding source? state funds

Is this a sole source contract? Yes

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 Wolff,Anne E

Evaluator Email Address Anne.Wolff@state.mn.us

Evaluate the contractor's timeliness excellent

Evaluate the contractor's quality very good

Evaluate the contractor's cost very good

Evaluate the contractor's overall performance very 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