Category Archives: Government Services

The General Services Administration (GSA) provides federal agencies with a new system for procuring short-term equipment rentals.

Appropriately called the Short-Term Rental Program, the program was established in 2012 to supply federal agencies with short-term and temporary equipment to complete an organization’s mission.

The benefits of the GSA Short-Term Rental (STR) program include:

• GSA handles the entire procurement process.
• Every request is competed to obtain the lowest rate possible.
• An online request system is available 24/7.
• Eliminate ownership and maintenance costs for vehicles/equipment used infrequently.
• Always have the right equipment for the mission.
• Fuel cards are available.
• Rentals are tax-exempt.

GSA’s STR program maintains pre-negotiated daily, weekly and monthly rates for more than 200 types of aerial, material...

Disposing of solid and hazardous wastes is a serious matter that must be professionally handled according to the proper governmental codes and requirements.

Improper disposal of hazardous waste can result in penalties and fines or harsher consequences. Besides the environmental impact and threat to public health, improper disposal can also pose a threat to the ecosystem and animals.

Codes are often updated annually and require strict adherence. Proper permitting procedures must be filed as well as proper paperwork to ensure that the process is adhered to accordingly. The Resource Conservation and Recovery Act lists proper standards for managing hazardous waste. Lead based paint...