DGS is comprised of many and diverse functions sharing a common and critical mission: providing the service to Montgomery County departments and offices that enables them to serve the public. Our success is measured by how we help others succeed.
Request for Developer Expressions of Interest:
- Redevelopment of the Chevy Chase Library Site
- Proposals due May 28, 2020
The Transportation Transformation: Infrastructure, Scalability, and Funding
Transportation emits the most greenhouse gases of any U.S. sector, accounting for 29% of emissions. Decarbonizing and electrifying transportation are thus at the heart of many federal, state, and private-sector climate targets — and those targets are rapidly approaching. Montgomery County just built a first-of-its-kind e-bus charging depot. In the Innovation Summit North America conference, Calvin Jones (Chief, Division of Fleet Management Services) as a committee SME speaker shares his experience in this engaging panel discussion.
Sites Available for Affordable Housing Development
Montgomery County continues to build on its recent successes in adding to the affordable housing stock by offering 18 County-owned properties for the development of affordable housing. To assist in selecting a development partner, we are issuing a series of Requests for Developer Proposals (RFDPs) for each property. The first round of RFDPs was issued Thursday, September 1. Please visit our Affordable Housing project page to learn more about the RFDP process and submission instructions.
DGS 2021 Annual Report
The Department of General Services has a portfolio of varied functions but a consistently high level of expertise and commitment to service. From major capital construction, to fleet and facility management, to best practices and innovation in energy and sustainability, the DGS team never loses sight of the goal to Deliver Great Service. Our core mission is to make other people successful. The vehicles we maintain, the buildings we design, construct and maintain, the reduction of energy consumed, and the innovations we implement across the portfolio are all done so that county departments can help youth and families thrive, grow the economy, make a greener county, provide easier commutes, and safe neighborhoods. This annual report focuses not only on what the DGS team does but also on how this contributes to the County Executive’s priority outcomes. I think you will agree with me that these are amazing people doing amazing work. To an individual, every DGS employee strives to make Montgomery County a wonderful place for everyone to live, work and play.
Find out our accomplishments in this 2021 Annual Report.
Integrated Fleet Electrification Infrastructure Project
Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich today announced an agreement with AlphaStruxure, a leader in Energy as a Service (EaaS) solutions, to deploy an integrated microgrid and electric bus charging infrastructure project at the Brookville Bus Depot, 8710 Brookville Rd, in Silver Spring. The project will enable at least 44 buses in the Ride On Montgomery County’s transit fleet to transition from diesel to electric power. This infrastructure advances the County’s goal to reach net zero carbon emissions by 2035, reducing lifetime emissions by over 155,000 tons, while delivering resilience to climate events and power outages.
FY2019 Green Government Report Released
Download Montgomery County’s FY2019 Green Government Report detailing our progress and accomplishments with energy efficiency, green buildings, smart growth, water conservation, biodiversity, waste reduction, green transportation, renewables and resiliency.
Montgomery County Microgrids
Montgomery County installed microgrids allowing Public Safety Headquarters and Montgomery County Correctional Facility to operate independently from the utility grid, ensuring public safety and community resiliency during major storms. The microgrids generate cleaner energy onsite, reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 6,800 metric tons annually. See press release...
One Department with One Mission: Delivering Great Services
What the Department Does and for Whom
The Department of General Services serves the diverse business and service requirements of all County departments, providing a single point of government-to-government service, enabling departments to complete their missions, adding value to services, and contributing directly towards several County priority objectives.
The Department of General Services proactively serves the diverse business and service requirements of all County departments, providing a single point of government to government service, enabling departments to successfully complete their respective missions and, thereby, adding value to the services performed by Montgomery County to county residents.
Find out our accomplishments in this 2021 Annual Report.
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