California government fleets: Statewide contract is your telematics golden ticket

In 2019, the State of California awarded Geotab a Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) to supply telemetry and GPS systems to state and participating government agencies. This statewide contract is a win-win for agencies of all sizes and the citizens they serve.

The statewide contract simplifies the ability for government agencies to purchase a Geotab telematics solution while foregoing the lengthy and arduous request for proposal (RFP) process, which is both expensive and time consuming.

Avoiding the RFP process is particularly beneficial for smaller agencies without the resources of their larger siblings. For those agencies that already have a telematics solution from a different vendor, the statewide contract also simplifies making the switch to Geotab, again avoiding a repetitive RFP process, while not missing a data point during the changeover.

Bypassing the headache of an RFP process is the most obvious benefit of the statewide contract. But it’s not the only one. Government fleets in California that use the statewide contract to equip their fleets with a Geotab solution, will also receive the following benefits:

• No capital expenditures and bundle offer: The bundle includes a GO device, GO Plan, harness, and installation for one monthly rate allowing for maximum purchase flexibility at a low cost.
• Competitive pricing: Geotab’s pricing includes our top-rated GO Plan, which comes with the features and functions designed to optimize your fleet’s operations.
• Highest standards of cybersecurity: Your data is critical to your operation’s success, and Geotab has established itself as a telematics leader in part by meeting the stringent security requirements set forth by the U.S. Federal Government, meaning you can trust that your data is safe.
• Bypass required California smog checks: In addition to the statewide contract, Geotab was also approved to participate in the California Bureau of Automotive Repair (BAR)’s Continuous Testing Program (CTP), allowing fleets to pull telematics data directly from the vehicle and, thus, avoid unnecessary downtime and the $50 testing fee.

Simplified purchasing also means your fleet will get the full advantage of Geotab’s end-to-end solution faster. This means optimized routing, driver scorecards, preventive maintenance capabilities, and full operational transparency backed by the near real-time data and reporting you need to make the best decisions for your individual operation.

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Investing in a sustainable future

With the announcement in late 2020 by California Gov. Gavin Newsom that the State will ban all new internal combustion engine (ICE) passenger vehicle sales by 2035 and all medium- and heavy-duty vehicles by 2045, fleet sustainability is now a front-and-center reality.

The statewide contract allows fleets to bank on a sustainable future. Whether it is an ICE vehicle or an EV, the only way to accurately identify the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions is to monitor it through telematics. Geotab’s California State Contract will provide accurate data including light- and heavy-duty vehicles, winter operations and asset tracking monitoring.

As government fleets across the State make the transition to EVs, Geotab is there to support the transition. Geotab’s complimentary Electric Vehicle Suitability Assessment (EVSA) tool provides fleets with the data they need to understand when to transition to electric and provides insights that help enhance the efficient operation of both ICE and EV fleets in one single platform.

An array of features

The California statewide contract isn’t just about saving money on the front end, but also about delivering the tools you need to your fleet safe, efficient and more sustainable.

Your purchase of a Geotab solution through the contract includes the top-rated ProPlus Plan, which includes access to Active Tracking, Collision Reconstruction,  limited lifetime warranty, and premium services, among other features.

Geotab knows that not every government fleet is the same, so the statewide contract also includes a number of available add-on features for your agency’s fleet. These available add-ons include:

• As a government fleet manager, you know California is one of the most geographically and environmentally diverse states in the Union, and the Public Works solution is designed to help you meet the challenges of the state’s varied environments, by helping your agency manage vehicles such as salt spreaders, snow plows, street sweepers, and waste management vehicles.
• Camera solutions are becoming a key piece of equipment for a growing number of fleets, and Geotab’s forward- and cab-facing cameras, which are equipped with DVR functionality, are designed to monitor driver activity and can help keep them safe and secure while on the road—no matter if it’s a traffic-clogged urban area like Los Angeles or a deserted mountain road in Northern California.
• Driver Identification: A feature that allows you to track who is using the vehicle and when. This feature includes in-cab coaching and text-to-speech speaker for driver feedback.
• Extended Coverage, provided by the IOX-SATIRDV2K1, IOX Iridium satellite add-on, which includes harness and antenna, installation, training and a monthly service plan. With this add-on and the IRIDIUM Satellite modem, if one of your vehicles travels outside of cellular or network connection, you can continue to track your fleet vehicle even if cellular activity is lost.

With these add-on features you can tailor the Geotab solution to your operational needs.

These features all provide you something valuable: data. Ultimately the statewide contract gives your fleet the opportunity to tap into the kind of data that will transform your individual operation and operations across the state.

Compliant with the California Air Resources Board (CARB)’s standard for certified devices and equipment

Geotab has collaborated closely with CARB to ensure its telematics solutions meet CARB’s strict compliance standards and has received the Executive Order exempting its aftermarket telematics solutions for use in the California market. Fleets can use a GO9, GO9+ and GO9 Rugged telematics device in conjunction with select Geotab T-harnesses (Telematics GO Kit), which will restrict intentional tampering or accidental dislodging of the device. With the industry’s first and only CARB compliant continuously connected aftermarket solution, fleets can rest assured that they maintain data integrity to enable them to meet their sustainability, productivity and safety goals. 

OEM integration

Geotab also offers OEM integration for Ford and GM vehicles. This option utilizes Ford’s or GM’s existing telematics system and provides mixed fleet management on a single platform – no installation required. Manage all vehicle and asset data for both embedded OEM vehicles and GO devices on one easy to use platform. This option is available to purchase at a monthly rate.

Easy as 1-19-58-69

The telemetry and GPS system statewide contract is open to all local government agencies in California. Local agencies that want to adopt the contract can simply execute a piggyback contract agreement or issue a Purchase Order that references contract number 1-19-58-69. It really couldn’t be easier.

And Geotab is just as committed to keeping the purchasing process as straightforward. We work with government agencies to understand and fulfill your fleet management needs using the California statewide contract. To schedule a demo, contact us at california@geotab.com.

For agencies outside of California that are interested in implementing a similar contract for your statewide or local government operations, please contact government@geotab.com.

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