Request For Proposals ("RFP") General Contractor (“GC”) On-call General Maintenance and Repair Services (M&R)

The District of Columbia Government (the “District”), acting by and through its Department of General Services (“DGS” or the “Department”), Division of Contracts and Procurement is issuing this Request for Proposal (“RFP”) to engage multiple qualified General Contractor (“GC” or “Contractor”) firms to provide On-Call General Maintenance And Repair (M&R) Services as directed covering essential trade services such as electrical, mechanical, plumbing, fire and life safety, and other general repairs for District of Columbia owned and/or leased properties. The services shall be provided in accordance with the Scope of Work (“SOW”) in Section [C] of this Request for Proposals (“RFP”), the Department’s Standard Contract Provisions (“SCP”) for Supplies and Services Contracts, January 2016 Exhibit E.1, and other associated Contract Exhibits and Solicitation Attachments listed in Section [J] of this RFP and the proposed Contract.

C.4 BACKGROUND

C.4.1 DGS encompasses a range of specialized Divisions, such as Portfolio Management, Facilities Management, Capital Construction, Sustainability + Energy, Contracts and Procurement, Protective Services, Information Technology, and others, collectively staffed by a dynamic workforce exceeding 700 full-time employees. Rooted in a core mission and attendant obligations, DGS is steadfastly committed to fostering a safe and sustainable environment throughout all properties owned or managed by the District, as prescribed by D.C. Code § 10-551.01(b)(4) delineated in the Department of General Services Establishment Act of 2011.

C.4.1.1 The Department is the lead agency responsible for the management and maintenance of District government real property assets. DGS is committed to improving the quality and appearance of its real property assets including the Property Sites, inside and out. In addition, the Department provides management, maintenance, engineering, janitorial and exterior grounds maintenance and related services for over eight hundred fifty (850) District owned, leased and vacant properties. These properties include municipal buildings, schools, parks and recreation centers, warehouses, residential facilities, and vacant schools and properties. As a service-providing agency, positive customer service and rapid response and resolution to tenant issues, projects, and service requests are paramount to the Department’s operation, mission and values.

C.4.1.2 Aligned with its mission, the Department is steadfastly dedicated to promptly delivering emergency and critical services. This resolution originates from a steadfast commitment to facilitating the seamless execution of agency objectives while placing the safety of residents, District personnel, and visitors at the forefront. Within this framework, the Department diligently endeavors to fulfill its mission by providing services that bolster the security and welfare of all individuals engaging with the District's facilities.