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NewsSeptember 29, 2014

Procurement Forum Explains Trends in Public Purchasing

Public agencies should look into online procurement services and cooperative purchasing when buying for their agencies, a procurement consultant told attendees of the Municipal Equipment Maintenance Association’s (MEMA) Fleet & Procurement Services Forum.

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ArticlesJanuary 14, 2013

Fleet Spend: The Expansion of Fleet Procurement Options

From conventional, competitive selection processes to cooperative contracts and strategic sourcing, fleets employ a variety of approaches to meet today's demand for goods and services.

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ArticlesJanuary 14, 2013

Fleet Spend Case Study: State of Utah

The State uses RFPs, outsourcing, and cooperative contracts to purchase vehicles, maintenance, and car rental.

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NewsOctober 10, 2012

Mesa, Ariz., Issues RFP for CNG Solid Waste Fleet Feasibility Study

MESA, AZ - The solid waste fleet has a total of 63 vehicles and currently serves more than 117,000 households and businesses. One of the study's goals is to determine potential filling station locations.

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NewsOctober 5, 2012

Ector County Plans to Outsource Fleet Maintenance

ODESSA, TX – Ector County, Texas, issued a request for proposal (RFP), due Oct. 12, for fleet and equipment maintenance and management services. The County has a fleet of 300 units.

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NewsAugust 3, 2011

San Antonio Issues RFP for Car-Sharing Program

SAN ANTONIO - According to the RFP, the car-sharing program would be located in downtown San Antonio.

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NewsApril 28, 2011

New York City Issues RFP for Outside Parts Management

NEW YORK CITY – New York City has issued a request for proposal (RFP) for an outside vendor to provide just-in-time automotive parts room operation service.

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ArticlesMarch 18, 2010

Are Pre-Bid Conferences Necessary?

Many public sector fleet managers have eliminated the pre-bid conference in purchasing vehicles and equipment, citing the practices of piggybacking on state contracts or joining purchasing cooperatives.

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ArticlesSeptember 1, 2008

5 Tips To Stage A Successful Pre-Bid Meeting

The responsibility for a productive pre-bid meeting falls to the fleet manager. The process begins with researched and well-written specifications.

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ArticlesSeptember 1, 2008

Mistakes in Fuel Management RFPs Can Muddy The Process

Public sector fleets feel the pain of soaring fuel costs even more than the private sector, and fuel management RFPs are more common than ever. Avoiding these mistakes will help make the process more successful.

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