Agency Transportation Department

Contractor Applied Research Associates, Inc.

SWIFT Contract Number 172253

Project Name Solutions to Mitigate Dowel/Tie-Bar Propagated Cracking - Phase 1

Project Number (if applicable) 1034445

Summarize purpose of the contract, including why it was necessary: This project involved national data gathering and required specialized analysis.

Project Duration

Start Date Wed, 02/05/2020 - 00:00

Original end date Wed, 06/30/2021 - 00:00

Actual end date Sun, 03/31/2024 - 00:00

Did project finish on time? No

Total billable hours utilized (if applicable) {Empty}

Contract Amounts

Original contract: $101083.19

Amendments {Empty}

Contract total $101083.19

Did project finish within budget? Yes

What was the funding source? federal 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 Halverson,Leif Gordon

Evaluator Email Address Leif.Halverson@state.mn.us

Evaluate the contractor's timeliness Several task deliverables turned in late or at last minute. Numerous no-cost time extensions requested. Some lateness okay due to personal issues the principal investigator had to deal with.

Evaluate the contractor's quality Final report was of high quality.

Evaluate the contractor's cost Cost was set to meet available budget.

Evaluate the contractor's overall performance good

Would you engage the contractor's services again? No

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 3 - neutral