Rental Equipment Can Help With More Than Just Getting the Job Completed
Good news: Equipment Rental is now on the GSA schedule under 51V
Rent vs. Buy?
Renting equipment or vehicles is an attractive option for the government, providing more benefits than outright purchase. Renting provides the widest variety of equipment for added job versatility without the added headaches associated with the by-products of ownership, including the cost of:
Warranties
Insurance
Regular maintenance and repairs
Storage
Transportation
Renting not only helps to reduce costs, it also allows you to take advantage of the expertise of staffed professionals that will:
Assess and secure the right equipment for the job
Offer a wide-variety of specialized and modern equipment
Transfer the Burden of Ownership
Owning requires a capital investment to cover the costs mentioned above and additional costs for a maintenance shop, maintenance staff, training, fuel, etc. Renting keeps the burden of buying, maintaining and selling the equipment on the rental center. National rental companies make significant annual investments in the newest, most advanced equipment on the market. They also invest in maintenance staff to keep all equipment in top condition. When you rent, you can take advantage of these investments and not bear the burden of ownership.
Flexibility
Renting gives you the flexibility to take on a wide variety of jobs and projects that may require equipment that 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, and make your life easier.
Knowledge and Training
Having the most up-to-date equipment is one challenge, but knowing how to use it can be an even greater hurdle. Rental companies are staffed with professionals that will provide advice and training on the general tools and equipment available for rent. In addition, some rental companies offer groups that have experience with specialized equipment applications, such as scaffolding services, aerial specialists, pump & power, and more.
Using the GSA equipment rental program will result in many positive benefits for the government. Each opportunity should be studied and equipment rental considered.
How do You Get More Information on Rental?
You can access contact information for all GSA rental equipment suppliers by visiting the GSA Advantage web site. Just click here, www.gsaelibrary.gov/ short term rental