Public Works reports Samsara forms failure, Mid States price increase and lists roadwork schedule
Feb 23, 2026
Public Works Director Scott Keiffaber reported Samsara forms have not worked as promised and recommended removing the forms portion from the county's 36-month agreement; he also noted a $3.65/ton price increase from Mid States and proposed renegotiation. The department listed multiple rock-hauling sites and anticipated finishing B road and Topeka Boulevard this week.
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Public Works Director Scott Keiffaber and Road and Bridge Superintendent Joe Gardner gave the commissioners a regular operations update. Keiffaber told the board the county’s 36-month Samsara license agreement is 35 days from renewal but the vendor did not deliver the promised forms functionality that would integrate with the county’s STARS program; he proposed removing the forms portion from the billed contract until it functions.
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