Agency Transportation Department

Contractor Nichols Consulting Engineers, Chtd

SWIFT Contract Number 202169

Project Name Development of Concrete Mix Designs / Matrix of Materials

Project Number (if applicable) 1048523

Summarize purpose of the contract, including why it was necessary: Due to the proprietary nature of many of the carbon reducing materials, it was beneficial to MnDOT to have a separate contract where there was an intermediary working with these unique material suppliers on this experimental research project

Project Duration

Start Date Fri, 10/15/2021 - 00:00

Original end date Fri, 06/30/2023 - 00:00

Actual end date Fri, 05/12/2023 - 00:00

Did project finish on time? No

Total billable hours utilized (if applicable) {Empty}

Contract Amounts

Original contract: $98614.00

Amendments $-6.75

Contract total $98607.25

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) Due to the uniqueness of the project, there are very few experts who have the knowledge of the unique materials MnDOT was going to construct at MnROAD. Due to these constraints, MnDOT sought out a single source contract.

Evaluator Name Bautista,Emil G.

Evaluator Email Address Emil.Bautista@state.mn.us

Evaluate the contractor's timeliness Other than the final report meeting ADA compliance, this project supported an active construction project that had many
changes occurring daily. The Contractor was there working side by side with MnDOT to resolve any issues or questions.

Evaluate the contractor's quality The knowledge of the Contractor was extremely beneficial to MnDOT as we are navigating the use of materials as a carbon
reducing effort.

Evaluate the contractor's cost The Contractor cost was extremely fair for the work they performed.

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