February 23, 2020, is the effective date for the recently enacted legislation to improve road safety in the Commonwealth. Entitled An Act Requiring the Hands-Free Use of Mobile Telephones While Driving, the new law applies to all drivers in Massachusetts. The Operational Services Division’s Office …Continue Reading Commonwealth Drivers Take Notice!
Alex Giannantonio, Director of Fleet Policy and Administration for OSD’s Office of Vehicle Management (OVM), also oversees the State Surplus Property Office (SSPO) and the Surplus Property Program (SPP) — one of OSD’s most popular programs, according to website analytics. The SSPO manages the disposal, …Continue Reading Meet OSD’s State Surplus Property Office and Office of Vehicle Management Teams
When your day-to-day activities revolve around the acquisition and maintenance of vehicles – like they do for OSD’s Office of Vehicle Management (OVM) staff – employing industry best practices and standard operating procedures are vital. Although OVM’s responsibility is for the 3,500 assets that fall …Continue Reading Office of Vehicle Management: Lessons Learned for Vehicle Management and Acquisition
Regular maintenance of vehicles under management is important year-round but even more so as we approach the New England winter season which can test transportation reliability. OSD’s Office of Vehicle Management (OVM), the unit responsible for the acquisition, administration, leasing, maintenance, and repair of the …Continue Reading Preparing Your Vehicle for the Winter Season
It was a busy summer for OSD’s State Surplus Property Office. Over the course of three months, the office hosted four vehicle auctions at various locations in Massachusetts. These events attracted hundreds of registered bidders, including car dealers, auto parts and repair professionals, and members …Continue Reading OSD’s Vehicle Auctions Continue In-Person and Online
As part of its Surplus Property Program, the Operational Services Division (OSD) hosts about ten live vehicle auctions and numerous online auctions throughout the year. These events feature a wide selection of vehicles that have been retired by Massachusetts state agencies and range in price …Continue Reading Q&A: Upcoming Vehicle Auctions
On November 30, the Commonwealth of Massachusetts recognized three OSD staff members for their outstanding energy and environmental efforts at the 2017 Leading by Example (LBE) awards ceremony. Alex Giannantonio (Director of Fleet Policy and Administration), Cheryl Cushman (Deputy Fleet Administrator), and Karen Rasnick (Lease …Continue Reading OSD Staff Lead by Example
From time to time, OSD offers the public the opportunity to bid on vehicles and other equipment that no longer are of use by the State. Two such opportunities will take place this month: State Police Viewing: Thursday, November 16 – 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Auction: …Continue Reading November 2017 Vehicle Auctions
From time to time, OSD offers the public the opportunity to bid on vehicles and other equipment that no longer are of use by the State. Three such opportunities will take place this month: Department of Correction Vehicles 27 Clark Street, Norfolk, MA 02056 Viewing: Tuesday, …Continue Reading September 2017 Vehicle Auctions
From time to time, OSD offers the public the opportunity to bid on vehicles and other equipment that no longer are of use by the State. Two such opportunities will take place this month: State Police Viewing: Thursday, July 20 – 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 …Continue Reading July 2017 Vehicle Auctions
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