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Vehicle Maintenance Planning Guide


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Contents of the Vehicle Maintenance Planning Guide:

Introduction

  • Background on the Requirement
    • What is Required?
    • Who Must Have a Plan?
    • Which Assets Are Covered by the Plan?
    • Why is a Plan Required?
    • How Were the Specific Requirements Developed?
    • What Was the Role of the Washington Grantee Task Force?
  • What Are the Best Practices?
    • What is Lowest Life Cycle Cost Methodology?
  • When Are the Plans Due?
  • What Will be Required in the Future?
  • Where Do I Submit my Plan?
  • Plan Requirements and Best Practices?
    • What Does the Plan Framework Consist of?

Developing Your Plan

  • What Does a Mission Statement Consist of?
  • How Do I Prepare the Inventory?
  • What Strategies Should be Described?
    • A Graduated Preventative Maintenance (PM) Program
    • A System to Identify, Track, and Report Maintenance, Repair, and Preservation Activities
    • A Process to Authorize, Direct, and Control Maintenance Activities and Costs
    • A Process to Oversee Work Done by Contractors
    • A System of Warranty Recovery
    • A Cost Model that Reflects Your Organization’s Policies and Standards
  • Where Can I Get Help?

Appendixes

  • Appendix A Sample Plan Template
  • Appendix B Sample Cost Model
  • Appendix C Inventory Forms
  • Appendix D
    • Sample Inspection Forms 
    • Sample Cutaway Inspection Sheets
    • Sample Wheelchair Lift Preventative Maintenance Inspection Sheet
    • Sample Semi-Annual Inspection Sheet
    • Sample Pre-Trip Inspection Form
    • Sample Contractor Review Checklist for Agencies With Maintenance Staff
    • Sample Contractor Review Checklist for Agencies Without Maintenance Staff