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
A Shared Triumph: New Light Show at Veterans Plaza!
Honoring Community Spirit
DGS Shines at Veterans Plaza
We're proud to have played a key role in installing a dynamic lighting display at Silver Spring's Veterans Plaza. Our collaboration with stakeholders brought this vibrant tribute to community diversity to life. The display changes monthly, enhancing programs and transforming the area.
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Explore Veterans Plaza's vibrant events and witness the power of community spirit.
Montgomery County DGS secured $790,000 in State grant funds
Montgomery County's Department of General Services secured $790,000 in State grant funds to offset the cost of switching select County facilities from fossil fuel-generated electricity to solar-powered electricity.
Montgomery County and, United Therapeutics Corporation Announce Partnership for Future Growth in Silver Spring
County Executive Marc Elrich, Council President Andrew Friedson and Council Vice President Kate Stewart joined with United Therapeutics Corporation today to announce a partnership for future growth and long-term vision for Downtown Silver Spring. The partnership includes a general development agreement (GDA) between the County and United Therapeutics that will allow for the company’s future growth in Silver Spring and provide significant benefits to the County.
See press release about this partnership.
DGS FY2023 Annual Report
The Department of General Services plays a critical role in enabling the successful operation of Montgomery County’s libraries, recreation, and aquatic centers, police and fire stations, public health centers and shelters, public transit system, emergency shelters, environmental sustainability and resiliency, and various other services and systems. Despite DGS’ significant contribution to the outstanding and welldeserved reputation of the Montgomery County government as a leader in a myriad of areas, many residents are unaware of our work, which is mostly behind the scenes. DGS staff of dedicated employees, subject matter experts, visionaries, and highly trained technicians are responsible for designing, constructing, and maintaining almost 500 buildings representing nearly 10 million square feet of space and managing one of the nation’s largest municipal fleets. To an individual, they are known for their innovative, initiative, and customer-focused approach to their work.
Find out our accomplishments in this FY2023 Annual Report.
FY2022 Green Government Report Released
Download Montgomery County’s FY2022 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.
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.
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.
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
Executive Office Building (EOB) HVAC Renovation
Replacement of the entire 47-year-old building's central cooling plant and the two air handling units. The scope further includes some of the cooling plant equipment, including the 30-year-old chillers and original associated auxiliary pumps.
Replacement of the entire 47-year-old building's central cooling plant and the two air handling units. The scope further includes some of the cooling plant equipment, including the 30-year-old chillers and original associated auxiliary pumps. Click here for Project updates
Find out our accomplishments in this 2021 Annual Report.
One Department with One Mission: Delivering Great Services
Judicial Center Building (JC) HVAC Renovation & Upgrade Project
Replacement of the entire 47-year-old building's central cooling plant and the two air handling units. The scope further includes some of the cooling plant equipment, including the 30-year-old chillers and original associated auxiliary pumps.
The scope of this Project is a continuation of the 2016 HVAC Project. The chillers are 30 years old and the rest of the scoped auxiliary equipment to be replaced and upgraded are 47 years old. Click here for Project updates
Find out our accomplishments in this 2021 Annual Report.
In The Spotlight
The Montgomery County Department of General Services (DGS) has been awarded the 2024 Innovation Award by the American Public Transportation Association (APTA) for the Brookville Smart Energy Solar Charging Depot in Silver Spring.
The 2024 APTA Awards honor exceptional leaders in North America's public transportation sector, celebrating outstanding achievements, innovative spirit, and dedication to excellence. We are thrilled and humbled to be the first county-operated agency to receive this prestigious national award, a testament to our team's tireless efforts. Thank you, APTA, for this distinguished recognition.
“We have some very exciting projects that are setting us apart as a zero emissions leader,” said DGS Director David Dise. “The ZEB Transition Plan is comprehensive and considers the charging and maintenance infrastructure we need to support a zero-emission bus fleet. We now have a solid long-range plan to work from, which is important for the County to be able to make timely decisions, visualize a path forward and offer transparency. This plan can be used as a model for other jurisdictions looking to follow in our footsteps.”
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