Bio-diesel Van
Proposal
Purchase used diesel van (3/4 ton) for use in pickups and deliveries. Convert van to bio-diesel or SVO. Seek partnerships with City of Portland OSD and/or Metro for assistance with costs.
Goals
A pick-up and delivery vehicle will allow Free Geek to increase donations of high value computer equipment. Pickups would be offered as a service for fees. Free Geek is also looking into expansion of operations into the Gresham area and a vehicle would be used to trans port personnel and material between locations. A vehicle would also allow for easier cooperation with local neigborhood clean-up efforts and allow for small scale collections events to take palce at community events or businesses.
Budget
Fixed Costs
- used 3/4 ton van = $6,000
- bio-diesel/SVO conversion = $500
- painting and sponsor logos = $2,500
Total Fixed: $9,000
On going costs
- insurance = $1,000/yr
- fuel = $400/yr (approx. 10 gal/per month @ $3.00/gal).
- maintainance = $500/year
Total Ongoing: $1,900/year