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.

Pickups would be offered as a service for fees.

Goals

A pick-up and delivery vehicle will:

• enable acceptance of more donations of high value computer equipment
• transport personnel and material between Portland and Free Geek Gresham locations
• facilitate cooperation with local neigborhood clean-up efforts
• allow for small scale collection events to take place at community events or businesses
• increase our visibility/name recognition in Portland and anywhere we drive it

Partners

• Go Bio-Diesel Collective
• Metro?
• Multnomah county?

Budget

Fixed Costs

• used 3/4 ton van = $6,000
• bio-diesel/SVO conversion = $750
• painting and sponsor logos = $2,500

Optional Fixed Costs

• used Wells Cargo style trailer = $3,500
• painting and sponsor logos = $1,500

Total Fixed: $9,250

Total Fixed w/trailer option: $14,250

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