Current through Register Vol. 54, No. 25, June 22, 2024
(a) The Department is responsible for the maintenance and operation of all automobiles owned by the Commonwealth or any agency; except that the Department of Transportation may continue to maintain automobiles purchased for it by the Department as purchasing agency.(b) The types and numbers of motor vehicles purchased by the Department will be determined by the Bureau and approved by the Secretary, and the number and type of automobiles and station wagons are subject to approval by the Executive Board.(c) When a particular type of motor vehicle is required on a temporary basis for the proper conduct of the business of an agency and such motor vehicle is not presently included in the Commonwealth fleet, the requesting agency may independently lease the necessary vehicle for a limited time period; provided, however, that such lease is reviewed for necessity and approved by the Bureau prior to any agency action. The using agency must provide the Bureau with a copy of the contract.(d) When a particular type of motor vehicle is required on a permanent basis for the proper conduct of Commonwealth business by an agency and such motor vehicle is not available from the Commonwealth Automotive Fleet, the Bureau may authorize the purchase or inter-agency transfer of such a vehicle. The Bureau must review and approve all such requests prior to the procurement or transfer of the vehicle and must be provided with a copy of the contract.