NASHVILLE - Government Fleet spoke with DGS’ Commissioner Steven Cates about why his department decided to outsource fleet maintenance and how DGS will maintain its fleet going forward.
Read More →SPARKS, NV – The City Council in Sparks voted to outsource street sweeping services to a company called Contract Street Sweeping Services.
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A fleet’s parts inventory is critical to keeping its maintenance and repair process moving forward — and keeping units on the road. Several critical elements to consider are discussed from both the in-house and outsourced perspectives.
Read More →NAPLES, FL – The City of Naples’ city council is considering an informal proposal to outsource fleet maintenance services provided by the City’s Equipment Services Division.
Read More →FRISCO, CO – Summit County in Frisco, Colorado is outsourcing its fleet maintenance to a private company called First Vehicle Services
Read More →PORTLAND, OR – Multnomah County is considering a proposal to outsource parts maintenance in its fleet services department, which would potentially affect 12 employees.
Read More →CAPE MAY COURT HOUSE, NJ - Cape May County will begin outsourcing its heavy-duty equipment maintenance to three nearby municipalities on March 25.
Read More →SAN DIEGO - The San Diego City Council approved a plan Feb. 1 to bid out the functions of its Fleet Services Department. The City intends to acquire the services of a provider to service its Fleet Services operational needs through a managed competition process.
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Budget is the No.1 challenge facing government fleets. Everything a fleet does revolves around money — equipment, facilities, staff, vehicles, parts, tools, fuel, etc. Other challenges include extended cycling, resources to maintain aging assets, and staff burn-out.
Read More →SCOTTSDALE, AZ - After two months of review, City of Scottsdale staff report that outsourcing opportunities for some services in the City may not yield cost savings. Services considered for privatization include fleet parts management.
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