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Resolution to Approve Radio Satellite Integrators, Inc. Professional Services Agreement for Automated Vehicle Location System Implementation (not to exceed $88,000.00) and Establish a Project Budget of $88,000.00
Memorandum
Attached for your review is a resolution to approve a Professional Services Agreement with Radio Satellite Integrators, Inc., to implement an Automated Vehicle Location (
AVL) System for the City’s Public Services Field Operations (not to exceed $88,000.00) and to establish a project budget of $88,000.00)
The City of Ann Arbor maintains a fleet of vehicles that provide a wide range of services. These include services for street maintenance, solid waste, water, storm, sanitary, forestry, parks and recreation, signs and signals and other varied service offerings.
Knowing the location of our equipment is one of the keys to providing high quality services. At present, vehicle location is determined by prior knowledge of the intended destination and radio communication with drivers. Any knowledge of vehicle systems is either gathered after a vehicle has returned to the field office or is transmitted by the driver via the radio system.
A system that uses GPS navigation and optimized routing will serve as the basis for better management of the City’s Field Operations as well as providing relevant information to the City’s customers.
Additionally, the City has a robust GIS-centric Asset and Maintenance Management System. The City uses ESRI’s ArcGIS software as a foundation and inventory of City infrastructure coupled with Cityworks MMS for tracking work activity on City infrastructure.
Hence, an
AVL solution that can be integrated into other existing City systems is highly desirable. Successful completion of this project will provide higher quality and more efficient services to City residents by moving the City toward proactive management processes for the City’s vehicle fleet.
Recognizing the need for a more cost-effective approac...
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