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NewsSeptember 10, 2012

Annapolis Outsources Refuse Collection

ANNAPOLIS, MD – The City of Annapolis has outsourced its refuse collection program to a private vendor, Bates Trucking Trash Removal, as part of its 2013-FY budget.

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NewsAugust 28, 2012

Colorado Springs to Develop an RFP to Outsource Its Fleet Division

COLORADO SPRINGS, CO – The City of Colorado Springs is looking to outsource its fleet division as part of a major effort to reorganize its departments.

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NewsJuly 12, 2012

Albuquerque Fire Fleet Audit Recommends Increased Technician Training

ALBUQUERQUE, NM – An audit report of the Albuquerque Fire Department’s (AFD) fleet maintenance program suggested improvements in its preventive maintenance policies, control over outsourced maintenance activities, technician certifications, and facility size.

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NewsApril 9, 2012

City of Lake Forest Seeks Bids for Single Fleet Maintenance Provider

LAKE FOREST, CA – The City of Lake Forest, Calif., is seeking bids for a main fleet maintenance provider for 12 of its 17 vehicles. Currently, user departments contract out their own maintenance and repair with various local shops.

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Articlesby Thi DaoMarch 1, 2012

In-House or Outsource: State Fleets Take Different Maintenance Paths

Managing vehicles and maintenance shops across an entire state by require different methods than those of a localized fleet. Two state fleet managers discuss right-sourcing and outsourcing.

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ArticlesMarch 1, 2012

How Washtenaw County's Outsourced Maintenance Turned its Light Fleet Around

After analyzing various options, Washtenaw County decided to outsource maintenance of its light-duty fleet. Not only was it the best projected option, but actual costs are coming in at lower than estimated costs.

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ArticlesCover Storyby Thi DaoMarch 1, 2012

Staying Competitive: San Diego Right-Sources Its Fleet

Right-sourcing, or finding the right balance of in-house maintenance services, outsourced services, and even insourcing, is the best way to stay competitive and cost-effective. Find out how the City of San Diego right-sourced for a cost-effective fleet.

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NewsFebruary 10, 2012

San Diego’s City Workers Win Managed Competition for Street Sweeping Services

SAN DIEGO - The City workers’ bid came in 12% lower compared with previous costs. The City's Fleet Services division currently maintains 45 street sweepers, though this number could change due to cost-cutting measures.

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NewsFebruary 7, 2012

City of Darien to Keep Fleet Maintenance In-House

DARIEN, IL - The City of Darien Council voted to keep fleet maintenance in-house by hiring a mechanic to replace a retired technician rather than outsourcing the job to a nearby village.

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NewsDecember 21, 2011

City of Palo Alto to Issue RFP to Lease Light-Duty Fleet

The City of Palo Alto, Calif., has decided to go through with the request for proposal (RFP) process to lease 250 light-duty and transport vehicles in its fleet.

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