Purchasing vehicles is among the most crucial and complex functions of a fleet manager. There are a number of ways that fleets can leverage their purchasing power, including single sourcing and bulk ordering.
As the resources and staff fleet managers have available declines, outsourcing for a safety program has become more prevalent.
In a case study, which will be presented during this year’s Global Fleet Conference in Miami, Fla., attendees will have the opportunity learn firsthand from global fleet how Merck overcame these obstacles and successfully completed a global RFP.
A well thought-out, well-structured request for proposal (RFP) will get the products and services you want.
The State uses RFPs, outsourcing, and cooperative contracts to purchase vehicles, maintenance, and car rental.
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.
What Fleet Issues Keep You Up at Night?
The RFP process can get bogged down with unneeded detail when procuring fleet programs and services. Reviewing and analyzing responses become cumbersome. Here are some ideas to simplify the process.
You know what you’re looking for in a fuel card and service provider, but how do you accurately and efficiently convey your fleet’s needs to potential vendors without getting bogged down by unnecessary paperwork?
The underlying message of this month’s cover story is that the key to negotiating an effective fleet services agreement starts with an effective request for proposal (RFP).
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