Mayor Vincent C. Gray
Mayor Vincent C. Gray
Who We Are
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.
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
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What We Do (continued)
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
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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
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What We Do Not Do (continued)
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.
Mayor Vincent C. Gray
Who do you contact?
Maintenance:
dgs.help@dc.gov
Leasing:
jonathan.kayne@dc.gov
Jonathan Kayne
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
Mayor Vincent C. Gray
Stay in Touch
DGS Main Office
2000 14TH STREET, NW 8TH FLOOR WASHINGTON, DC
TELEPHONE (202)-724-4400
FAX (202) 727-7283
Email
jackie.stanley@dc.gov
Connect with DGS on Social Media
twitter.com/dc_dgs
facebook.com/dcdgs
Department of General Services
Mayor Vincent C. Gray
Questions & Answers
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