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Consider a memorandum/resolution authorizing a support addendum with Routeware, Inc., to continue providing GPS tracking for the City of Killeen’s solid waste fleet optimization, in the amount of $61,000 in FY 2022.
SUMMARY
DATE: November 30, 2021
TO: Kent Cagle, City Manager
FROM: Jeffery Reynolds, Executive Director of Public Works
SUBJECT: Routeware, Inc. Support Addendum to Master Agreement
BACKGROUND AND FINDINGS:
On November 10, 2015, City Council authorized the award of a contract to Routeware, Inc. to implement hardware and software technology in 42 heavy duty and 12 light duty Solid Waste vehicles. During FY21, Solid Waste worked to reduce the number of vehicles utilizing the hardware and software to 42 heavy duty trucks only. Routeware, Inc. is a premium service optimization company that specializes in the solid waste industry.
Routeware’s innovative products and services increase driver productivity and reduce direct costs. Routeware has allowed the Solid Waste Division to avoid paper-based routing methods, automate vehicle communications, and avoid manual data processing of operational information. During the pilot program, Solid Waste realized cost savings and efficiencies because of reduced idle time, enlarged spans of supervisory control, and decreased vehicle wear. Also, Solid Waste received fewer callbacks while simultaneously receiving a higher capture of overages via overloaded container fees, missed pickup fees, and bulk charges. This initiative will allow for continued substantial efficiencies, lead to better support, and contribute to estimated cost savings per truck of $25 to $30 per day per route.
Routeware is a cost-effective, proven solution currently used by the City of Killeen, as well as, many other cities including Tulsa, Oklahoma and Houston, Texas. This system ha...
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