For most of us, acquiring a new vehicle is a major decision, one that often begins with retiring a current vehicle and determining how the new one will be utilized. For an organization facing a new vehicle purchase, the process generally is similar, but it …Continue Reading Vehicle Acquisitions: New Considerations with COVID-19
In fall 2017, the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP), the state agency that ensures clean air, land, and water, was preparing its fleet renewal orders when the absence of full battery electric vehicles (BEVs) was noticed at the most senior level. Commissioner Martin Suuberg …Continue Reading MassDEP Walks the Walk with a Greener Fleet
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
Martha’s Vineyard is adding six new Blue Bird school buses to their district’s fleet following a series of productive conversations with Anderson Motors, Inc., a new vendor in a new category on the VEH98 Purchase of Vehicles Statewide Contract. The purchase is in line with …Continue Reading Six New School Buses — Destination: the Vineyard
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
Get an Overview of the Day Express Interest in Attending Next Year! Feedback from buyers attending the Second Annual State Fall Fleet Event in Sturbridge on November 7 was overwhelmingly positive, pointing to informative breakout sessions and productive time spent with Statewide Contractors. Kathy Reilly, Deputy Assistant …Continue Reading Praise for the Second Annual State Fall Fleet Event
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
The Leading by Example (LBE) Program at the Department of Energy Resources (DOER) works collaboratively across state government and public higher education to meet aggressive clean energy targets for the Commonwealth. In support of their program, DOER has announced three state grants for clean energy and alternative transportation. State Entities Vehicle Fleet Efficiency Grant …Continue Reading Financial Incentives for State Entities through Clean Energy Grants
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