Q&A
Potential cost savings and balancing efficiency with service quality in new contracts
2:33:50
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56 sec
Council Member Julie Won inquires about potential cost savings from the implementation of the Via app and steps being taken to balance cost-effectiveness with service quality and labor protections in new contracts. DOE officials provide limited information due to the ongoing nature of the process.
- Officials expect cost savings from the Via app due to more efficient routing
- Specific provisions for new contracts are yet to be determined
- The council emphasizes the importance of cost-effectiveness and increased MWBE participation in the next bidding cycle
Julie Won
2:33:50
With the change to the Via app, do you foresee any cost savings as you have better logistical prioritization and efficiency?
Glenn Risbrook
2:34:03
Yes.
2:34:03
I would I would think so because one of the goals is for more efficient routes in which but but the efficiency should be cost savings.
2:34:11
So that that's the goal.
Julie Won
2:34:16
Are there any other active steps you're taking to ensure cost effectiveness to be balanced with service quality and labor protections on the new contracts?
Glenn Risbrook
2:34:25
Thank you for the question, Sharon.
2:34:28
That's yet to be determined.
2:34:29
I I can't get into what provisions we will be looking to put into a new contract at this time.
Julie Won
2:34:36
Okay.
2:34:37
We will be looking for cost effectiveness and an increase of MWE's in the next bidding cycle.
Glenn Risbrook
2:34:44
Right.
2:34:44
Understood.
2:34:45
Thank you.
2:34:46
Mhmm.
