General Services Department

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All General Services Department Services

The Department of General Services delivers an array of services to all departments and agencies of the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County so that they are able to focus and achieve their own missions.

In addition to the services that are so integral to other agencies achieving their missions, General Services maintains a focus on serving citizens. The department directly serves the public with its Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliance, Socket, and eBid Nashville programs. Regardless of program area or whether service is being provided to other Metro departments or directly to citizens, General Services staff are guided by a commitment to excellent service, environmental responsibility, conservation, and cost reduction.

Contact

Howard Office Building
700 President Ronald Reagan Way
Suite 301
Nashville, TN 37210

General Services Mailing Address
P.O. Box 196300
Nashville, TN 37219-6300

615-862-5050

General.Services@nashville.gov

Departmental responsibilities fall within the following major areas.

Business Support

The General Services Division of Administration manages the budget, fiscal, and human resources functions for the Department of General Services. This division also delivers a collection of government-wide business support services which include:

Building Design and Construction

The General Services Design and Construction Division facilitates the procurement process for projects requiring design and construction related services, managing resources of time and money for maximum value to Metro. Projects include new facility and major renovations, major maintenance of building envelopes, interior furniture and workplace reconfigurations, and minor improvements requiring design or vendor services. Main programs within the division include:

Building Operations

The General Services Building Operations Division provides facility and systems operation and maintenance services. The division maintains approximately 4.5 million square feet across 100 Metro facilities and properties.

Fleet Management

The Office of Fleet Management (OFM) is responsible for ensuring that safe, reliable fleet vehicles and equipment, fuel to power those units, and related maintenance, repair, and support services are available, accessible, and efficiently used for Metro business. Divisions and programs within OFM include:

Real Estate Services

The General Services Real Estate Services Division develops and implements real estate-related strategies, policies, and procedures for the DGS-managed portfolio and serves as a key strategic real estate advisor to departments and agencies throughout Metro. This division includes the Public Property Administration, responsible for the management of real estate services including acquisition, disposition, and leasing of real property.

Public Property Administration

Sustainability

The Division of Sustainability integrates sustainable practices, throughout the department’s programs, projects, and operations, to reduce energy, waste, and greenhouse gas emissions. The division also works to educate Metro employees as well as citizens about sustainability.