Agency Natural Resources Dept

Contractor Patchin Messner Valuation Counselors, Brent Pederson

SWIFT Contract Number 242082

Project Name Upper Sioux Agency State Park

Project Number (if applicable) SAL0187266

Summarize purpose of the contract, including why it was necessary: The contract was for appraisal services. The Upper Sioux Agency State Park needed valuation as it was going back to the tribe.

Project Duration

Start Date Fri, 01/12/2024 - 00:00

Original end date Fri, 03/01/2024 - 00:00

Actual end date Tue, 04/30/2024 - 00:00

Did project finish on time? Yes

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Contract Amounts

Original contract: $32000

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Contract total $32000

Did project finish within budget? Yes

What was the funding source? DNR Division of Parks and Trails

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) The complexity and the size of the subject property needed an appraiser that was familiar with this type of assignment. The appraiser needed experience with appraising properties in excess of 10,000 acres scattered throughout 3-4 counties.

Evaluator Name Greg Heyblom, Appraisal Unit Supervisor

Evaluator Email Address greg.heyblom@state.mn.us

Evaluate the contractor's timeliness The appraiser delivered the report prior to the due date.

Evaluate the contractor's quality The appraiser has appraised many properties across the U.S. that were large parcels of wilderness. The quality of his report was more than acceptable and passed technical review with ease.

Evaluate the contractor's cost For an appraisal assignment that was this complex and a short amount of time to complete it the fee was appropriate.

Evaluate the contractor's overall performance The contractor has an excellent rating due to the high quality of work and timeliness of completion.

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