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Consider a memorandum/resolution authorizing the Routeware, Inc. hardware upgrade for Solid Waste collection vehicles in an amount not to exceed $180,384.
Summary
DATE: September 5, 2023
TO: Kent Cagle, City Manager
FROM: Jeffery Reynolds, Executive Director of Public Works
SUBJECT: Routeware, Inc. Hardware Upgrade for Solid Waste Collection Vehicles
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 all 42 heavy duty and 12 light duty Solid Waste vehicles. Routeware 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. Solid Waste has 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 continued 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 San Diego, California and Waco, Texas. The Solid Waste Division estimates this product will continue to reduce expenses, while significantly increasing the quality of service we provide to the citizens and businesses of Killeen.
Effective June 2024, Routeware will no longer offer support for the Windows Surface tablets that are currently utilized by the City and will be transferring to an Android tablet. ...
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