Decision Making for Outsourcing and Privatization of Vehicle and Equipment Fleet Maintenance

This report presents a practical, logical, and transparent framework for conducting systematic analysis and making decisions on outsourcing and privatization of vehicle and equipment fleet maintenance. The framework defines a decision process model that can be applied to a wide range of outsourcing decision alternatives. The process is presented as a step-by-step process that focuses on the unique features of state department of transportation fleet maintenance. The process is supplemented by case studies to illustrate the practical application of the framework for two scenarios commonly encountered by maintenance departments. In addition, forms and templates are included for use in conducting and documenting the outsourcing analysis and organizing the results. The information contained in the report will be of immediate interest to state maintenance engineers, fleet and equipment managers, and others involved in the maintenance of vehicle and equipment fleets.