NORTH LIBERTY, IOWA – The City of Ames, Iowa, and CyRide, the public transit authority of Ames, have each selected collectiveFleet Pro — from collectiveData Inc. — to serve as their perspective fleet information management systems (FIMS) provider. Compatibility issues that arose between the city’s previous fleet management software and new technology implemented by the city spurred Ames’ Fleet Services Division’s search for a new FIMS provider. At CyRide, the need for a more robust fleet management system led them to initiate their search. Both parties determined that their needs were similar enough to warrant a single request for proposal (RFP), which was issued in Sept. 2005. While the two organizations worked together on the RFP, the goal remained that each would implement their solutions independently. The City of Ames Fleet Services Division will implement collectiveFleet Pro as the city’s sole fleet maintenance management solution. The program will be used to manage the city’s 460-vehicle fleet, including public works, police, and fire department vehicles. The programs logical design, flexibility, and lower overall cost of ownership were cited as factors in choosing collectiveData’s program. The prospect of gaining more analytical capabilities from the new system also played a role in the decision. CyRide’s Fleet and Facilities Division chose collectiveData based on the system’s ability to meet the organization’s unique needs of managing their 60 busses and various facility components. The ability to help provide timely reports required by the Federal Transportation Administration also played a role in the decision-making process. Both the city and CyRide expect to commence full implementation of their respective systems in the fourth quarter of this year.