Montgomery County Government Department of Facilities Management Integrating

Montgomery County Government Department of Facilities Management Integrating Green Maintenance Richard L. Jackson, CFM Department Chief of Facilities Management Value Through Professional Asset Management 2014 NPMA Spring Seminar

AGENDA Montgomery County Green Maintenance • Current County legislation • Pending County legislation • Department of General Services-responsible for green County infrastructure • Department overview Division of Facilities Management • Current and future LEED construction projects • Operations & Maintenance green maintenance Value Through Professional Asset Management 2014 NPMA Spring Seminar

Current Legislation Bill No. 29 -10 • In December 2009, US Environmental Protection Agency found that greenhouse gases in the atmosphere endanger both the public health and the environment for the current and future generations • Montgomery County has embraced an 80% reduction in greenhouse gas emission by 2050 has begun to engage in programmatic efforts to reduce these emissions Value Through Professional Asset Management 2014 NPMA Spring Seminar

Montgomery County Government Green Building Requirements 11/28/06 Council Approves County “Green Building” Requirements • The Montgomery County Council today unanimously enacted “Green Building” requirements for future public and private construction in Montgomery County, the strongest “Green Building” requirements in the region. • The legislation requires that County-built or funded non-residential buildings achieve a LEED silver rating (33 -38 points) and requires private non-residential or multi-family residential buildings to achieve a LEED certified rating (26 -32 points). The LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Green Building Rating System was developed by the U. S. Green Building Council (USGBC). Value Through Professional Asset Management 2014 NPMA Spring Seminar

Montgomery County Government Pending Legislation 2014 • On January 21, 2014 Montgomery County Councilmember Roger Berliner will introduce 13 legislative initiatives to increase the County's commitment, in the public and private sector, to reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 80 percent by 2050. These initiatives are expected to have a significant impact on developers seeking to develop commercial and residential properties in the County. • Currently, all new buildings must meet the basis LEED Certified requirements, but if this law passes, they must meet the more stringent LEED Silver rating or higher requirements. Value Through Professional Asset Management 2014 NPMA Spring Seminar

Montgomery County Government Pending Legislation 2014 • One Electric Vehicle (EV) charging station will be required per every 50 parking spaces. • Property owners will be required to allow public review of benchmarking energy efficiency reports. • In addition, the County will develop an expedited, less costly review and approval process for solar energy-related permits, including changes to the zoning code and County procedures. • We are monitoring these bills and will provide updates from time to time. Value Through Professional Asset Management 2014 NPMA Spring Seminar

Montgomery County Government Pending Legislation 2014 13 Energy Initiatives 1. Renewable energy purchases- 50% by 2015. County currently purchases 30% 2. Renewable Onsite – require new or extensively remodeled buildings to generate at least 1 Kilowatt of renewable energy for every 1, 000 square feet of floor space 3. Greentaping Solar – Department of Permitting Service to expedite and less cost solar related permits 4. Solar Zone Accommodation – Zoning laws to permit solar to extend 2 ft into the side or rear setback Value Through Professional Asset Management 2014 NPMA Spring Seminar

Montgomery County Government Pending Legislation 2014 13 Energy Initiatives 5. Benchmarking Facilities – owners to measure the energy efficiency of the buildings make that information public and periodically commit to ensuring that their equipment is working efficiently 6. Silver LEED New Buildings – All new commercial buildings must meet Silver LEED 7. Cost of Carbon – cost of conventional fuels, particularly coal, extracts a cost on society. External costs should be factored into the cost/benefit calculations for the County utilizes when it assesses the potential for energy efficiency 8. LED Street Lighting – Department of Transportation to replace current street lighting with LED during replacement and retrofits 9. EV infrastructure – all new buildings install 1 EV charger per 50 parking spaces Value Through Professional Asset Management 2014 NPMA Spring Seminar

Montgomery County Government Pending Legislation 2014 13 Energy Initiatives 10. Greentaping EV Stations – Department of Permitting (DEP) Services expedite and less costly permitting process 11. Teleworking – County Executive to publish regulations that set forth a definitive policy and a requirement to designate a telecommuting manager 12. Create an Office of Sustainability within DEP – Responsible of the guiding our County’s greenhouse gas reduction 13. County Green Certification Business – Calls for the County Executive to issue regulations that would give preference in contracting to local businesses that are green certified. Value Through Professional Asset Management 2014 NPMA Spring Seminar

Montgomery County Government Departmental Of General Services Overview Department of General Services David Dise Facilities Mgmt Richard L. Jackson. Design/Construction Ernie Lunsford Fleet Mgmt. William Griffiths Office of Special Projects Operating & Construction New Construction Public Transportation Ride On Rockville Core & Redevelopment Value Through Professional Asset Management 2014 NPMA Spring Seminar

Department Overview • • • County Property consist of 500 square miles 412 buildings/Average Age 36 years 12 million Gross Square Feet 5, 000 acres undeveloped Land O/M cost per Sq/Ft $2. 00+ 118 F. T. E employees Custodial services 90% outsourced Grounds maintenance 100% outsourced Skilled trades, i. e. , mechanical, electrical 30% outsourced Structural trades, i. e. , 50% outsourced Value Through Professional Asset Management • • • • Diverse Real Estate 22 Public Libraries 20 Recreational Centers 4 Senior Centers 18 Police Stations 40 Fire Stations 4 Correctional Facilities 26 Liquor Retail & Warehouse Administrative Offices 1. 5 Million Sq/Ft 30 communications and data hubs Health Care Facilities 5 Depots-Highway Services & Fleet Mgmt Farms and residential Properties 2014 NPMA Spring Seminar

Montgomery County Facilities Management • • 24/7 Operation Remote Access on 117 Buildings Include Energy Mgmt 60% Card Access Facilities Onsite Staff Hours 6: 30 A. M to 11: 00 P. M Monday-Friday Union Shop Vendor Ratio 2 1/2 -to-1 In-House Staff Use Vendors to Support Preventative Maintenance, i. e. , Mechanical, Electrical, Life Safety, etc. Value Through Professional Asset Management • • Oversee all electronic security equipment, i. e. , Clarksburg Correctional Facility, Dentition Center, Pre-Lease Facilities and Court Houses Multiple Mission Critical Facilities, i. e. , Police, Fire Rescue, Emergency Command Center/Public Safety HQ Gaithersburg, Main Data Center Rockville, Health & Human Services Medical Service Centers, etc. 2014 NPMA Spring Seminar

New Judicial Center Annex Open April 2014 230 Sq/Ft. LEED Gold Value Through Professional Asset Management 2014 NPMA Spring Seminar

NEW Judicial Center Frictionless Centrifugal Value Through Professional Asset Management 2014 NPMA Spring Seminar

New Judicial Center Annex Interior Regions Value Through Professional Asset Management 2014 NPMA Spring Seminar

New Judicial Center Annex Court Room Value Through Professional Asset Management 2014 NPMA Spring Seminar

Travilah Fire Station 32 26, 000 Sq/Ft Opened March 2014 LEED Silver Value Through Professional Asset Management 2014 NPMA Spring Seminar

Bay Areas FS 32 Value Through Professional Asset Management 2014 NPMA Spring Seminar

White Oaks 3 D Police Station 14, 226 Sq/Ft LEED Silver April 2014 Value Through Professional Asset Management 2014 NPMA Spring Seminar

New Animal Shelter LEED Silver 49, 160 Sq/Ft. Opened March 2014 Value Through Professional Asset Management 2014 NPMA Spring Seminar

New Silver Spring Library Opening 2015 63, 000 Sq/Ft. LEED Silver Value Through Professional Asset Management 2014 NPMA Spring Seminar

Olney Library Opening March 2014 Renovation –LEED Silver Value Through Professional Asset Management 2014 NPMA Spring Seminar

Olney Library Interior Regions Value Through Professional Asset Management 2014 NPMA Spring Seminar

New Animal Shelter LEED Silver 34, 365 Sq/Ft Value Through Professional Asset Management 2014 NPMA Spring Seminar

Animal Shelter-Information Desk Value Through Professional Asset Management 2014 NPMA Spring Seminar

Dennis Ave Health Care Clinic 53, 000 Sq/Ft LEED Sliver Construction Spring 2014 Value Through Professional Asset Management 2014 NPMA Spring Seminar

Multi Agency Service Park Silver LEED Construction Start Date 2015 Value Through Professional Asset Management 2014 NPMA Spring Seminar

Green Cleaning Goals • Green Source Goals of Green Cleaning: • Mission - To achieve a more sustainable and promote environmentally responsible production, purchasing and products. • Goal of achieving a healthier and cleaner environment by reducing pollution and waste while conserving resources. • Environmental - Reduce the impacts of natural resource consumption • Economic - Improve the bottom line • Health and safety - Enhance occupant comfort and health • Community - Minimize strain on local infrastructures and improve quality of life Value Through Professional Asset Management 2014 NPMA Spring Seminar

Custodial Staff • Instituted a green cleaning policy that addresses the following: • Staffing plan to meet the Service Levels for green cleaning • Implemented a training of maintenance personnel in the hazards, use, maintenance, disposal and recycling of cleaning chemicals, dispensing equipment and packaging. • Use chemical concentrates with appropriate dilution systems to minimize chemical use wherever possible. *Green Seal • Use sustainable cleaning materials, products, equipment, janitorial paper products and trash bags (including microfiber tools and wipes). *Green Seal • Use sustainable cleaning and hard floor and carpet care products meeting the sustainability criteria outlined in IEQ Credits 3. 3: Green Cleaning Value Through Professional Asset Management 2014 NPMA Spring Seminar

Green Cleaning Equipment • Implement a program for the use of janitorial equipment that reduces building contaminants and minimizes environmental impact. The cleaning equipment program must require the following: • Vacuum cleaners are certified by the Carpet and Rug Institute “Green Label” Testing Program for vacuum cleaners and operate with a sound level of less than 70 d. BA. • Carpet extraction equipment used for restorative deep cleaning is certified by the Carpet and Rug Institute’s “Seal of Approval” Testing Program for deep-cleaning extractors. • Powered floor maintenance equipment, including electric and batterypowered floor buffers and burnishers, is equipped with vacuums, guards and/or other devices for capturing fine particulates and operates with a sound level of less than 70 d. BA. Value Through Professional Asset Management 2014 NPMA Spring Seminar

Green Cleaning Equipment • Propane-powered floor equipment has high-efficiency, low-emissions engines with catalytic converters and mufflers that meet the California Air Resources Board (CARB) or Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) standards for the specific engine size and operate with a sound level of less than 90 d. BA. • Automated scrubbing machines are equipped with variable-speed feed pumps and on-board chemical metering to optimize the use of cleaning fluids. Alternatively, the scrubbing machines use only tap water with no added cleaning products. • Battery-powered equipment is equipped with environmentally preferable gel batteries. • Powered equipment is ergonomically designed to minimize vibration, noise and user fatigue. • Equipment is designed with safeguards, such as rollers or rubber bumpers, to reduce potential damage to building surfaces. Value Through Professional Asset Management 2014 NPMA Spring Seminar

Mechanical Equipment Green Maintenance • Hired a sustainability manager to guide DGS through the next generation of building design and operations • Offering LEED training to qualified staff • Energy Saving Company ESCO contracts have been used to support major retrofits on 12 larger facilities. • Instituted enhanced commissioning on LEED facilities • Frictionless compressor centrifugal chillers are outsourced to the manufactured • Load shedding through onsite generators through a private company Value Through Professional Asset Management 2014 NPMA Spring Seminar

Miscellaneous Green Maintenance • LED Lighting projects funded through grants • EV Level II chargers installed and operated under fees in larger facilities • Big Belly trash containers used high traffic areas • Gray water has been installed on some sites • No waterless fixtures currently installed • Solar domestic water heaters • Solar outdoor lighting new Value Through Professional Asset Management 2014 NPMA Spring Seminar

Closing Remarks Montgomery County Green Maintenance • • We have a long way to go! Retrofit projects are not fully funded on older buildings Continue to seek creative ways to fund retrofits on older buildings New projects still require industry averages to maintain at equipment and services at optimal levels Training more qualified staff on the administrative and technical side of the operation Education consumers on Montgomery County Government 80% reduction on greenhouse gas emissions by 2050 Embrace new legislation Embrace new technologies Value Through Professional Asset Management 2014 NPMA Spring Seminar