The Midland City Council awarded a $510,299 contract with Verizon Connect for GPS vehicle tracking services during its June 11 meeting. The Sourcewell contract will be for three years.
According to Chief Information Officer Jennifer Frescaz, the Verizon GPS Fleet Tracking Service offers tools to safeguard the city's vehicle fleet and equipment. Frescaz stated this in a memo to Purchasing Manager Erika Martinez, as documented in the Midland City Council's June 11 meeting agenda packet. The annual payment for the GPS tracking service is $170,099 under the three-year contract.
The GPS Fleet Tracking Service will enhance preventative maintenance and facilitate the quick recovery of stolen assets, according to the Midland City Council's June 11 meeting agenda packet. It will improve operational efficiency through efficient route planning and real-time decision-making, which will save fuel and speed service responses. Additionally, security and maintenance will be boosted by monitoring usage patterns and equipment conditions.
Councilmember Jack Ladd moved to approve the resolution, which was seconded by Councilmember John Norman, according to the Midland City Council's June 11 meeting agenda packet.