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.
Read More →COLUMBIA, MO - The City of Columbia, Mo., is hoping for slight increase in fleet budget for the upcoming year for staff additions.
Read More →CHICAGO - Mayor Richard M. Daley announced the City of Chicago is planning to issue Requests for Proposal to privatize the management and execution of some City services, including fleet management.
Read More →BROOKSVILLE, FL - Hernando County commissioners on August 17 made several moves designed to reduce its budget deficit, including outsourcing fleet maintenance and halting all vehicle purchases.
Read More →MARSHALL, TX - The City of Marshall has decided to cut 12 full-time positions and three part-time positions as it enters its fiscal year on Oct. 1. Three full-time positions will be from the city's fleet services department.
Read More →HOBOKEN, NJ - Requiring indoor space for vehicle maintenance and outdoor space for vehicle storage, the City of Hoboken has decided to outsource all vehicle maintenance until it can accommodate all vehicles into one facility.
Read More →MANASSAS PARK, VA - The Manassas Park City Council recently voted to contract with five local businesses to repair and maintain the city vehicles.
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