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Rather than going the traditional route of buying, consider renting as the solution for your equipment needs. Equipment rental through our Multiple Award Schedules contractors may be the best option to fulfill your equipment needs. For fast, flexible, cost-effective renting of equipment, turn to Multiple Award Schedule Special Item Number 532310.
Renting equipment is an attractive option for the government, one that can provide more benefits than purchasing. Renting offers your agency the widest variety of equipment for added job versatility without the headaches associated with the by-products of ownership, including the costs of:
Buying a piece of equipment is a capital investment that includes the cost of warranties, maintenance, insurance, and storage. Other expenses of ownership include maintenance facilities and staff, training, fuel, and more. For this reason, ownership requires consistent utilization – typically more than 900 hours per year – for the purchase of equipment to be cost-effective. Renting keeps the burdens of buying, maintaining, and selling the equipment with the GSA Multiple Award Schedule contractor. Also, contractors make significant annual investments in updating to the newest, most-advanced equipment and staffing experienced, well-equipped maintenance professionals. Renting agencies can receive the benefits of the newest and best-maintained equipment without the full costs of ownership.
Renting gives you the flexibility to take on a wide variety of jobs and projects that may require equipment you don’t have the capital to purchase. From seasonal jobs to large projects requiring specialized equipment, you’ll have the equipment you need, when and where you need it. This access to equipment will save you time and money, so you can focus more resources on your mission goals.
Having the most up-to-date equipment is one challenge, but knowing how to use it can be an even greater hurdle. GSA-approved rental companies are staffed with professionals who will provide advice and training on the tools and equipment for rent. Also, some rental companies offer groups that have experience with specialized equipment applications, such as scaffolding-service providers, aerial specialists, pump and power, and more.
When it comes to completing a project successfully, finding the right equipment is only a part of the solution. Selecting the appropriate means of acquiring equipment is a critical element of the process. GSA-approved rental companies can help you weigh your decision, select the right piece of equipment for the job, train you on the use of the item, transport the piece, and service it.
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Rates for Alaska, Hawaii, and U.S. territories and possessions are set by the Department of Defense.
Rates for foreign countries are set by the Department of State.
Rates are available between 10/1/2022 and 09/30/2025.
The End Date of your trip can not occur before the Start Date.
Traveler reimbursement is based on the location of the work activities and not the accommodations, unless lodging is not available at the work activity, then the agency may authorize the rate where lodging is obtained.
Unless otherwise specified, the per diem locality is defined as "all locations within, or entirely surrounded by, the corporate limits of the key city, including independent entities located within those boundaries."
Per diem localities with county definitions shall include"all locations within, or entirely surrounded by, the corporate limits of the key city as well as the boundaries of the listed counties, including independent entities located within the boundaries of the key city and the listed counties (unless otherwise listed separately)."
When a military installation or Government - related facility(whether or not specifically named) is located partially within more than one city or county boundary, the applicable per diem rate for the entire installation or facility is the higher of the rates which apply to the cities and / or counties, even though part(s) of such activities may be located outside the defined per diem locality.
U.S. General Services Administration