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The statewide Inspection Services Program was established and organized to carry out the following responsibilities assigned to the Office of Fleet & Asset Management (OFAM).
- Develop and recommend maintenance, repair, and equipment replacement policies to provide a sound, economical, fleet management program for the State.
- Inspect mobile equipment owned by all Executive Branch Departments, except the Department of Transportation, Universities, and the California Highway Patrol, as scheduled or upon request.
- Determine the need for replacement of state-owned equipment, assist in technical studies and reports when requested.
- Provide assistance to agencies to resolve mobile equipment problems.
- Provide advice to procuring agents and agencies regarding vehicle requirements for specific applications. Assist with safety recalls and vehicle performance.
- Encourage fleet managers to adhere to established maintenance schedules.
- Review estimates and process invoices to ensure that the State pays only for repairs that are needed and proper discounts are applied.
- Review parts and labor rates and assist with warranty claims.
- To assist with the disposal of mobile equipment, public auctions are held once a month in Davis. Additionally, sealed bid sales are held in the field for mobile equipment that has been determined to be junk, unable to be driven, in very poor condition and not cost effective to transport to public auction.
OFAM CALL-CENTER DIRECTORY SYSTEM (916)928-2550
One call provides transportation solutions for:
- GENERAL FLEET INFORMATION
- VEHICLE RESERVATIONS
- MILEAGE REPORTING
- PARKING INFORMATION
- AUCTION DATA
- GARAGE LOCATIONS
- VEHICLE MISUSE
- WEBSITE INFORMATION
- INSPECTION SERVICES, Automotive Equipment Inspectors Directory
- EMERGENCY ROAD SERVICE
- AUTO REPAIR VENDORS
- AUTHORIZATION NUMBERS
- INVOICE APPROVAL
The OFAM CALL DIRECTORY, (916) 928-2550 is in place to assist client/agencies with general questions and guidance. Business hours are between 8:00 A.M. and 5:00 P.M. Message left after regular working hours are returned the next business day. |
