Client: Department of General Services (DGS)

Overview: Blue Skye Construction provided maintenance and facility repair services at various District of Columbia public schools, parks and recreation facilities, and certain other municipal facilities in Wards 3, 7 and 8. The contract work for city facilities includes electrical, mechanical and plumbing services; fire, life safety, health and food code updates, etc.

During the contract, all local subcontractors were used to complete the work order items. Ninety eight percent of the total dollars used in the contract was spent with SBEs. This helped improve response and a completion time since every contractor was familiar with the location and type of work. Every sub-contractor was not only certified SBE company but their offices were located, east of the river, in Wards 7 and 8. This contract helped to create job opportunities for more than 25 DC residents.

Architect: Bing Thom Architects
Project Type: Facilities Management
Contract Value: 1.1 Million