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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

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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.

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What We DoConstruction

• 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

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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)

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What We Do Not DoFacilities

• 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

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Contracting and Procurement• We do not procure for the whole city• We do not issue contracts outside of the District’s 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)

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Who do you contact?Maintenance: dgs.help@dc.gov

Leasing: Jonathan Kayne jonathan.kayne@dc.gov

Solicitations: JW Lanum jw.lanum@dc.gov

Construction Project Updates: Stephen Campbell stephen.campbell@dc.gov

Security at District Facilities: Chief Rodney Parks rodney.parks@dc.gov

Human Resources: Cecilia Bankins cecilia.bankins@dc.gov

Press: Darrell Pressley darrell.pressley@dc.gov

Government Relations: Kevin Kovaleski kevin.kovaleski@dc.gov

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Stay in TouchDGS Main Office2000 14TH STREET, NW 8TH FLOOR WASHINGTON, DCTELEPHONE (202)-724-4400FAX (202) 727-7283

Emailjackie.stanley@dc.gov

Connect with DGS on Social Media

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Questions & Answers

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