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Council approves purchase of Biolytics pavement-assessment software for public works
Summary
Richfield’s public works staff demonstrated Biolytics pavement‑assessment and work‑order software and the council approved an annual subscription quoted at $8,500, with staff noting imagery and export features for in‑house asset management.
Public works staff demonstrated Biolytics, a pavement‑assessment and work‑order management software the city has been piloting.
Staff said the system captures imagery (every 10–12 feet), assigns condition scores, and can generate work orders and basic asset information; the annual subscription was quoted at $8,500, charged based on roadway mileage. "It's $8,500 per year," the presenter said, explaining that the software provides a camera‑based inventory and a platform for work orders and blue‑stake/photo documentation.
Council asked about data export, frequency of collection and vendor stability. Staff said data can be exported if the city chooses to switch vendors and that the tool is intended for in‑house use, not external contractor integration. Several council members expressed support; a motion to approve the purchase was made and seconded, and the motion passed in roll‑call (SEG 1843–1861).
Staff emphasized that adoption requires consistent use to ensure the system’s value and that the city would retain collected data if it later changed providers. The council did not attach additional conditions to the purchase during the meeting.
