Council to consider Schneider asset‑management software and Miller Crossing design adjustment on Feb. 3
January 21, 2026 | Shelton, Mason County, Washington
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Assistant Public Works Director Aaron Nick asked the council to place a purchase authorization for Schneider’s geospatial asset‑management software on the Feb. 3 action agenda after outlining the results of a multi‑vendor evaluation.
Nick said the city selected Schneider because the tool includes standard operating procedures, broad maintenance coverage (fleet, water, sewer, storm drainage) and tablet usability that staff said is easier for field crews than the current Tyler module. "The initial implementation fee is about $30,000, and then the annual subscription is $26,000," Nick said, adding that subscription pricing may rise by roughly 3–5% per year.
Nick emphasized the software’s predictive maintenance features — staff would receive automated prompts about assets that historically require attention — and argued the system will capture institutional knowledge from long‑tenured employees and make it available for newer staff.
On an unrelated but linked infrastructure item, Erin presented a railway‑removal update tied to the Miller Crossing project. Erin said crews identified a historic rail spur arm that sits on private property rather than in the right‑of‑way; that discovery triggers federal right‑of‑way certification processes and requires hiring a right‑of‑way professional. "A little $20,000 additional money will allow us to get this thing constructed," Erin said, explaining the amount would cover temporary construction‑easement offers and associated processing costs.
Council members did not approve either procurement tonight. Instead, motions were made and seconded to place Resolution 1426‑0126 (Schneider software purchase authorization) and Resolution 1427‑0126 (design contract adjustment with Pertit Inc. for Miller Crossing) on the Feb. 3 action agenda for final consideration.
What happens next: Staff will return Feb. 3 with final contract documents and any required right‑of‑way paperwork for council action.
Nick said the city selected Schneider because the tool includes standard operating procedures, broad maintenance coverage (fleet, water, sewer, storm drainage) and tablet usability that staff said is easier for field crews than the current Tyler module. "The initial implementation fee is about $30,000, and then the annual subscription is $26,000," Nick said, adding that subscription pricing may rise by roughly 3–5% per year.
Nick emphasized the software’s predictive maintenance features — staff would receive automated prompts about assets that historically require attention — and argued the system will capture institutional knowledge from long‑tenured employees and make it available for newer staff.
On an unrelated but linked infrastructure item, Erin presented a railway‑removal update tied to the Miller Crossing project. Erin said crews identified a historic rail spur arm that sits on private property rather than in the right‑of‑way; that discovery triggers federal right‑of‑way certification processes and requires hiring a right‑of‑way professional. "A little $20,000 additional money will allow us to get this thing constructed," Erin said, explaining the amount would cover temporary construction‑easement offers and associated processing costs.
Council members did not approve either procurement tonight. Instead, motions were made and seconded to place Resolution 1426‑0126 (Schneider software purchase authorization) and Resolution 1427‑0126 (design contract adjustment with Pertit Inc. for Miller Crossing) on the Feb. 3 action agenda for final consideration.
What happens next: Staff will return Feb. 3 with final contract documents and any required right‑of‑way paperwork for council action.
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