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Potential cost savings and balancing efficiency with service quality in new contracts

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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.

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