Facilities Optimization

Facilities optimization provides a similar asset management process for MoDOT structures and facilities. In a process similar to STIP, MoDOT facilities are put into a rolling five-year budget.

Long term improvement and that takes care of the large scale projects. On the smaller side is an asset management program. What we’ve done rather than take a reactive approach we’re going to an asset management program.

The system utilizes a computer program called VFA which contains all the facility details and when regular maintenance should be scheduled but allows flexibility within the program to adapt to need. For example, if a roof is scheduled to be replaced every 25 years but is still in exceptional condition, that maintenance can be rescheduled for a later time and the funds earmarked for that project can be used for a more immediate need.

Need always seems to exceed funds. Optimization strategy implementation reduces the reactive nature of facility maintenance and creates a more proactive schedule to save time, money and resources.