Using fleet telematics (GPS tracking on vehicles) and building energy sensors, Central Services can now pinpoint waste. For example, if a county truck is idling for two hours a day, the Fleet Manager knows to retrain that driver. If a building is being heated to 72 degrees at 2 AM when no one is there, the system adjusts the thermostat automatically.
If a department wants to buy something costing more than a certain threshold (e.g., $5,000 or more), they cannot simply write a check. They must go through the Purchasing & Procurement division of Mesa County Central Services. mesa county central services
This division is the financial gatekeeper, ensuring that every dollar spent follows strict legal and ethical guidelines. They are responsible for: Using fleet telematics (GPS tracking on vehicles) and
Post-pandemic, ordering a new fire truck or HVAC chiller can take 12-18 months. Central Services has had to become expert at forecasting and ordering parts years in advance. If a department wants to buy something costing
To understand the true value of this department, you have to break down its five primary divisions. Each one represents a critical infrastructure component for the county.