Mayor Vincent C. Gray
In October of 2011, DGS assumed the functions and responsibilities of the Department of Real Estate Services (DRES), Office of Public Education Facilities Modernization (OPEFM), Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) and other agencies, as it relates to capital construction, facility maintenance and real property mangement of District of Columbia properties. Who We Are Brian J. Hanlon, Acting Director Mayor Vincent C. Gray
Our Mission The DGS mission is to elevate the quality of life for the District with superior construction, first rate maintenance and expert real estate management. By building and maintaining safe and green state-of-the-art facilities, which foster economic growth and elevate educational environments, our trusted and skillful employees will create modern and vibrant communities across all of the District of Columbia. Mayor Vincent C. Gray
What We Do Construction Build and/or modernize schools, recreation centers, parks, fire & MPD stations, and District government office buildings Facilities Make repairs and replace equipment at schools, recreation centers, parks, fire & MPD stations, and District government buildings Cut grass and shovel snow at District facilities that we manage Portfolio Lease District-owned Property Provide Charter Schools the opportunity to lease closed schools DGS Back-Office Office of the Director Budget Office Legal Human Resources Communications Government Affairs Logistics Strategic Planning IT Mayor Vincent C. Gray
Protective Services Provide security for the facilities that we manage Sustainability + Energy Purchase utilities for the District government Manage conservation of energy, water and recycling in DC facilities Contracting and Procurement Release solicitations for companies to bid on DGS projects What We Do (continued) Mayor Vincent C. Gray
What We Do Not Do Facilities Make Programs or issue permits at Parks, Rec Centers and other DPR facilities Tree Removal School custodial maintenance Portfolio Sell property for $1 or lease property/space for free Sell or acquire a property outside of a formal process Protective Services Make arrests outside of District property Provide security at schools Mayor Vincent C. Gray
Contracting and Procurement We do not procure for the whole city We do not issue contracts outside of the Districts regulations for contracting and procurement Construction Build stadiums or sports complexes Build commercial residential properties * Gifts: DGS personnel cannot accept gifts or make promises. What We Do Not Do (continued) Mayor Vincent C. Gray
Who do you contact? Maintenance: Leasing:Jonathan Solicitations: JW Lanum Construction Project Updates: Stephen Security at District Facilities: Chief Rodney Human Resources: Cecilia Press: Darrell Government Relations: Kevin Mayor Vincent C. Gray
Stay in Touch DGS Main Office TH STREET, NW 8 TH FLOOR WASHINGTON, DC TELEPHONE (202) FAX (202) Connect with DGS on Social Media twitter.com/dc_dgs facebook.com/dcdgs Department of General Services Mayor Vincent C. Gray
Questions & Answers Thanks for your time! Mayor Vincent C. Gray