Anchorage Mayor Dan Sullivan said Aug. 2 in an Anchorage Update Newsletter that the municipality has been talking for years about transforming the city’s internal structure to become more efficient. One area that he has identified as a potential cost saver is the city’s operations and maintenance.
Additionally, Mayor Sullivan announced the Municipality of Anchorage’s intent to award a contract to CH2M Hill for a thorough assessment of MOA operations.
CH2M Hill will be responsible for developing an implementation plan for each O&M function and for prioritizing projects based on anticipated savings. The work will be phased, with the contractor first identifying “quick wins” that would save MOA money immediately. Once plans are developed, CH2M Hill will present recommendations, estimated implementation timelines, associated costs, and benefits to municipal leaders.
The contractor’s scope of work includes fleet maintenance, which is responsible for acquiring, managing, maintaining, and disposing of more than 1,100 vehicles and equipment units, including police vehicles and heavy equipment for road maintenance, as well as fleet maintenance for the Fire Department and Public Transportation.
Sullivan said he is confident that the contractor’s recommendations will provide a roadmap for delivering the same excellent service with substantial savings to the taxpayer.
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