Agency Animal Health Board

Contractor Regents of U of M State Avian Testing

SWIFT Contract Number 230081

Project Name Avian Testing

Project Number (if applicable) N/A

Summarize purpose of the contract, including why it was necessary: Surveillance and diagnostic testing for avian diseases of National importance is crucial in keeping our domestic avian populations safe from disease.

Project Duration

Start Date Sat, 07/01/2023 - 00:00

Original end date Sun, 06/30/2024 - 00:00

Actual end date Sun, 06/30/2024 - 00:00

Did project finish on time? Yes

Total billable hours utilized (if applicable) {Empty}

Contract Amounts

Original contract: $502512.00

Amendments $40000.00

Contract total $545512.00

Did project finish within budget? Yes

What was the funding source? State

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) Testing was conducted for disease surveillance and diagnostic purposes. Per Minn Statute 35.03, the University of Minnesota Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory (UM-VDL) is the official laboratory for the Board and is the only laboratory of its type in Minnesota. In order for poultry disease testing results to be valid and recognized by USDA-APHIS-VS, the laboratory performing the testing needs to be nationally accredited. The UM-VDL has that accreditation and is recognized from three different national accreditation organizations to conduct official, accredited testing: (1) National Poultry Improvement Plan (NPIP), as an Authorized Laboratory: (2) National Animal Health Laboratory Network (NAHLN): and (3) American Association of Veterinary Laboratory Diagnosticians (AAVLD) testing.

Evaluator Name Erik Jopp

Evaluator Email Address Erik.jopp@state.mn.us

Evaluate the contractor's timeliness All samples were completed in a timely manner

Evaluate the contractor's quality Quality meets all standards

Evaluate the contractor's cost Cost is inline with other accredited laboratories

Evaluate the contractor's overall performance Performance met our goals

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.): All expectations were met or exceeded

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