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Lakeland to deploy daily pavement-monitoring sensors on city vehicles under $240,000, four-year contract
Summary
The commission approved a four-year agreement with Roadway Management Technologies to install sensors on city vehicles that will collect daily pavement-condition data across ~831 lane miles; the annual fee is $60,000 ($240,000 total).
Public Works described a proposed agreement with Roadway Management Technologies LLC to place pavement-sensing equipment on city vehicles to collect daily vibration and condition data across about 831 lane miles. Heath Frederick (Public Works) said the system provides near-real-time detection of stress fractures, pothole development, and other pavement distresses that previously were surveyed every 2–3 years.
Frederick said the sensors will be installed on vehicles conducting ordinary city business, and the city can prioritize specific neighborhoods if necessary. The service costs $60,000 per year for a four-year term ($240,000 total), and public works staff said Polk County is already using the same vendor and the city will share data with county and state partners as appropriate. Commissioners approved the contract on a voice vote.
