Experience Highlights

GSA Broker Contracts

FORD Management Services provides ongoing post-award project management support for GSA Broker Contracts as a subconsultant to major commercial real estate firms.

Supporting federal tenant agencies across former GSA Regions 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, and 11, FORD oversees landlord buildouts and lease space delivery, including design coordination, tenant improvement pricing, schedule and construction oversight, change order reviews, and final acceptance inspections.

Some Agency Projects Include:

• Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives
• Citizenship and Immigration Services
• Customs and Border Protection
• Department of Defense
• Department of Education
• Department of Justice
• Executive Office for Immigration Review
• Food and Drug Administration
• Immigration and Customs Enforcement
• National Institutes of Health
• National Park Service
• Nuclear Regulatory Commission
• Patent and Trademark Office
• Peace Corps
• Securities and Exchange Commission
• Small Business Administration
• Social Security Administration
• Transportation Security Administration

General Services Administration (GSA); Department of Homeland Security (DHS)

FORD provided Project Management Support Services to GSA DC Service Center for the renovation and upgrade of the DHS-Nebraska Avenue Complex (NAC). To enhance the functionality of the campus a variety of projects were completed including the 13,000 SF third floor interior tenant renovations at NAC 17, installation of security systems in NAC 100, Chief Security Officer (CSO) Office build-out in NAC 50 West, and the NAC 4 and NAC 14 cafeteria projects which were completed as design-build projects.

• Agency Program of Requirements (POR) and contractor Scope of Work (SOW) review and coordination
• Design Intent Drawings (DIDs) and Construction Drawings (CDs) coordination and review
• Pricing review and negotiation support
• Program and individual project schedule reviews and oversight
• Coordination of contractor deliverables and milestones
• Progress inspections of construction
• Review and negotiation of project change orders
• On-site quality assurance inspections
• Coordinate between contractors and DHS tenants to ensure tenant satisfaction
• Oversight and quality control methodology to maintain budget and cost control
• Navigate DHS and GSA through complex technical, contractual, or regulatory issues
• Anticipate potential problems and provide creative solutions
• Thorough documentation of all work performed

Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB)

FORD was responsible for the programming, planning, coordination, and management phases of Furniture, Fixtures, and Equipment (FF&E) procurement activities from FF&E category planning to post installation and commissioning for CFPB’s renovation of its 500K SF Headquarters Building in Washington DC. FORD’s Team served as the acting liaison between the CFPB and the GSA facilitating implementation of the CFPB program.

• Furniture and Furnishing throughout the Headquarter property
• Directional / ID Signage and Graphics (interior and exterior wayfinding)
• Master Keying System
• IT Systems and Equipment
• AV Systems and Equipment
• Security System and Equipment
• Mailroom and Copy Center Systems & Equipment
• Group Dining and Pantry areas

Department of Justice – Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR)

Immigration Court Expansion & Modernization Projects

Locations: Chicago, Illinois | Indianapolis, Indiana | Orlando, Florida

Client: U.S. Department of Justice – Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR)

Services Provided: Project Management Support, Design Coordination, Construction Oversight, Schedule & Cost Reviews, FF&E Coordination, and Stakeholder Management

FORD Management Services provided project management support for the development, expansion, and relocation of federal immigration court facilities in Chicago, Indianapolis, and Orlando. These projects included specialized courtroom buildouts, secure office environments, technology infrastructure, and administrative support spaces.

FORD's responsibilities included:

• Reviewed design and construction documents
• Performed site inspections
• Conducted furniture inventories
• Evaluated schedules and pricing
• Managed project risks
• Coordinated stakeholders

Our team collaborated with government representatives and project partners to address project challenges, support informed decisions, and facilitate the delivery of facilities aligned with EOIR's operational and security requirements.

These projects demonstrated FORD's expertise in managing complex federal facility requirements while coordinating design, construction, technology, and occupancy considerations.

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