MURIEL BOWSER
MAYOR
June 9, 2023
Honorable Phil Mendelson
Chairman
Council of the District of Columbia
John A. Wilson Building
1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Suite 504
Washington, DC 20004
Dear Chairman Mendelson:
Pursuant to section 451 of the District of Columbia Home Rule Act (D.C. Official Code § 1-
204.51), enclosed for consideration and approval by the Council of the District of Columbia is an
Agreement of Sale with The George Washington University for the District’s acquisition of real
property and the improvements thereon located at 1129 New Hampshire Avenue, NW, known for
real property tax and assessment purposes as Square 0072, Lot 007. After acquisition, the District
intends to use the property for housing administered by the Department of Human Services
(“DHS”). DHS will work with the local Advisory Neighborhood Commission and neighbors of
the property to address any recommendations and concerns as DHS’s plans for the property are
developed.
If you have any questions regarding this contract, please contact Delano Hunter, Acting Director,
Department of General Services, at (202) 727-2800.
I look forward to the Council’s favorable consideration of this contract.
Sincerely,
Muriel Bowser
 GOVERNMENT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
DEPARTMENT OF GENERAL SERVICES
COUNCIL REAL ESTATE CONTRACT SUMMARY
May 19, 2023
Please note that any capitalized term used but not defined in this Summary shall have the meaning
given to such term in the proposed real estate contract.
1. The name of the proposed lessor, lessee, grantor or other party to the proposed real estate
contract, the type of real estate contract, the source selection method, the primary term
of the real estate contract (if applicable), and the consideration to be paid by the District
(for leases, the total annual rent for the first year and the fiscal years set forth in the
Funding Certification):
Contract Party Name: The George Washington University, a federally
chartered corporation (“Seller”)
Type of Real Estate Contract: Agreement of Sale (District is purchaser)
Location of Real Property: 1129 New Hampshire Avenue, NW
Source Selection Method: Competitive
Contract Term: From execution until the consummation of the
acquisition.
Consideration to be paid by District: The certified funding amount of $27,545,700.00 to
be paid by the District consists of (a) $27,500,000.00
for the Property; and (b) $45,700.00 for closing costs
and owner’s title insurance.
2. The total consideration under the real estate contract is: $27,545,700.00 to be paid by the
District, which consists of (a) $27,500,000.00 for the Property; and (b) $45,700.00 for closing
costs and owner’s title insurance.
3. If the real estate contract is a lease, a description of any options to renew the primary
lease term set forth above, the contract amount for the primary lease term and each
option period (and an explanation of any difference), and a description of any options to
purchase the real property:
N/A (not a lease)
4. A description of the real property to be acquired, developed or leased, including any
applicable improvements:
Street Address: 1129 New Hampshire Avenue, NW
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2000 14th Street, NW, 8th Floor, Washington, DC 20009 • Telephone (202) 727-2800 • Fax (202) 727-7283
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 Square/Lot Number: 0072 / 007
Total Acreage / SF of Real Property: Approximately 0.27 acres (or 11,693 square feet)
Description of Improvements (existing): 67,080 square foot, 10-story building
5. A description of the District’s specific real property need associated with the proposed
real estate contract and the selection process, including the number of offerors, the
evaluation criteria, and the evaluation results, including price, technical or quality, and
past performance components:
The Department of General Services (“DGS”) has been working with the Department of
Human Services (“DHS”) to identify real estate that can accommodate 100 or more studio or
one bedroom units for non-congregate housing. Non-congregate housing is housing that
provides private units for individuals who are poor candidates for independent or congregate
living, such as individuals who need on-site medical services. It is financially prudent for the
District to acquire real property with improvements that can serve or be developed to serve
such DHS use. The Property meets such criteria as the Property is an existing 10 story building
that can be acquired and developed for use by DHS on economic terms satisfactory to the
District.
DGS issued a Request for Space (“RFS”) on July 11, 2022 to building owners in all submarkets
of the District of Columbia capable of satisfying a requirement for 100 or more studio or one
bedroom units within an existing building. While DGS was running its competitive process to
acquire property for DHS’ use, George Washington University (“GW”) was engaged in its
own competitive process to sell 1129 New Hampshire Avenue, NW (“1129 New
Hampshire”), which had been used by GW as student housing until June of 2022.
As part of the RFS process, an evaluation panel comprised of DGS personnel, DHS personnel
and members of Savills, Inc. (a contractor and real estate consultant to DGS) evaluated fifteen
(15) proposals in response to the RFS as well as ten (10) additional potential options, including
1129 New Hampshire. The evaluation panel modeled the financial terms and compared the
qualitative aspects of each of the proposed options based upon the criteria set forth in the RFS.
In addition to the need for 100 or more studio or one bedroom units within an existing building,
the RFS criteria included the need for office and multipurpose space and ADA accessibility.
The evaluation panel toured approximately fifteen (15) properties over the course of the
process, including 1129 New Hampshire.
DHS and DGS found that 1129 New Hampshire closely matched the requirements of the RFS
and were therefore interested in the property. GW invited DGS to participate in its “Call for
Offers” with purchase offers due from the market on August 10, 2022. DGS participated in
GW’s competitive process and submitted an offer to acquire 1129 New Hampshire. GW
received a sufficient number of proposals as to necessitate a short list of offerors to participate
in a call for Best and Final Offers (“BAFO”) with final offers due on August 13, 2022. DGS
was invited to participate in the BAFO and timely submitted its final offer. A few weeks later
DGS was informed by GW that DGS was not selected. GW’s representative shared with DGS
that while its offer was not materially different from the selected bidder, it was GW’s belief
that the selected bidder provided a more certain path to closing. DGS continued its search for
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 a suitable option over the next few months. In January 2023, GW came back to DGS after
GW’s contract buyer withdrew its contract and GW offered the property to DGS at the price
of DGS’s BAFO offer. Ultimately, DGS agreed to purchase the property at its BAFO price
(pending an independent appraisal and other aspects of due diligence review) based on the
following attributes of the property:
• The purchase price was the best overall value with the lowest price per unit and
price per square foot of all options considered
• 124 studio units with kitchens and bathrooms
o Not many multifamily buildings in the District of Columbia are comprised of
all studio units
• Building can be operational almost immediately with relatively modest modifications
• The first floor has an existing common area (which was formerly a student lounge) and
other areas which can be inexpensively converted to match DHS’ program
• Building has a large private outdoor patio in the back of the building which provides
residents with respite
• Building has below grade parking to serve the employees and the site is accessible by
two Metro rail stations (Foggy Bottom and Dupont Circle)
• Building has been well-maintained by GW and is in good physical condition
• Building was already compliant with the Americans With Disabilities Act
The final decision to select 1129 New Hampshire Avenue, NW was made once the District
was satisfied with the economic and legal terms negotiated in the LOI. In addition, purchasing
1129 New Hampshire is a key strategy to closing the PEP-V hotel sites utilized by DHS this
fiscal year. Maintaining operations at the PEP-V sites currently costs the District
approximately $2,000,000.00 per month now that FEMA no longer provides reimbursement
for such costs.
6. A description of any other contracts the proposed contract party is currently seeking or
holds with the District.
Based upon a certification from Seller, Seller maintains contracts with various District of
Columbia agencies for academic and educational purposes, including for internships,
practicums, research and training with the District of Columbia Public Schools, the Department
of Health, the Department of Forensic Sciences, the Department of Behavioral Health, the
District of Columbia Housing Authority, the Department of Corrections, the Department on
Disability Services, the Department of Energy and Environment, the District of Columbia
Public Library, the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner and the Office of the State
Superintendent of Education. In addition, Seller’s affiliated entities, the GWU Hospital and
GWU Medical Faculty Associates, maintain various contracts with the District of Columbia,
including contracts relating to real estate development and hospital and medical services and
operations.
7. The background and qualifications of the proposed contract party, including its
organization, financial stability, personnel, and performance on past or current real
estate contracts with requirements similar to those of the proposed contract:
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 The George Washington University is a federally chartered corporation with more than 6,000
employees. The District does not have a past or current real estate contract with Seller with
requirements similar to those of the proposed contract.
8. Expected outcomes of the proposed real estate contract:
Upon the District’s acquisition of the Property, DHS intends to use the Property for non-
congregate housing.
9. A statement that suitable space owned by the District is not available or cannot be
reasonably renovated or altered:
Based upon an evaluation of space owned by the District, there is no suitable space owned by
the District, either as-is or which can reasonably be renovated or altered, which would meet
the needs of the District under the proposed real estate contract.
10. ANC notice of the proposed real estate contract:
DGS provided written notice, dated May 19, 2023, to Advisory Neighborhood Commission
SMD 2A06 and Councilmember Brooke Pinto regarding the proposed real estate contract, as
required by applicable law. The notice provides the ANC with an opportunity to provide
written recommendations regarding the proposed contract within thirty (30) business days. A
subsequent notice was delivered to clarify that the deadline for comments on the purchase of
the property is not preclusive of ongoing communications with the ANC and the community
as DHS develops plans for its use of the property. Further, the District will not sign off on the
purchase until any timely-filed recommendations from the ANC have been reviewed and
considered under the great weight standard and until the Council approves the proposed
contract. To date, DGS has not received written recommendations from the ANC. Pursuant to
applicable law, DGS will give great weight to the issues and concerns raised in any ANC
recommendations and provide a written response to the ANC addressing those issues and
concerns.
11. A certification that the proposed real estate contract is within the appropriated budget
authority for the agency for the fiscal year and is consistent with the financial plan and
budget adopted in accordance with §§ 47-392.01 and 47-392.02:
The Office of the Chief Financial Officer has certified the availability of funds for the proposed
real estate contract. Please see the attached Funding Certification.
12. A certification that the proposed real estate contract is legally sufficient:
The Office of the General Counsel for the Department of General Services has certified that
the proposed real estate contract is legally sufficient. Please see the attached Legal Sufficiency
Certification.
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13. A certification as to whether the proposed contract party has any currently pending legal
claims against the District:
According to the District’s Office of the Attorney General and based upon a certification from
Seller, Seller does not have any legal claims currently pending against the District.
14. A certification that the Citywide Clean Hands database indicates that the proposed
contract party is current with its District taxes:
The proposed contract party is current with its District of Columbia taxes. Please see the
attached Citywide Clean Hands certificate.
15. A certification from the proposed contract party that it is current with its federal taxes,
or has worked out and is current with a payment schedule approved by the federal
government:
Based upon a certification from Seller, Seller is current with its federal taxes, or has worked
out and is current with a payment schedule approved by the federal government.
16. A certification from the proposed contract party that it is current with its federal taxes,
or has worked out and is current with a payment schedule approved by the federal
government:
Based upon a certification from Seller, Seller is current with its federal taxes, or has worked
out and is current with a payment schedule approved by the federal government.
17. A certification that the proposed contract party has not been determined to be in
violation of section 334a of the Board of Ethics and Government Accountability
Establishment and Comprehensive Ethics Reform Amendment Act of 2011, passed on
2nd reading on December 4, 2018 (Enrolled version of Bill 22-107):
Based upon a certification from Seller, Seller has not been determined to be in violation of
section 334a of the Board of Ethics and Government Accountability Establishment and
Comprehensive Ethics Reform Amendment Act of 2011, passed on 2nd reading on December
4, 2018 (Enrolled version of Bill 22-107).
18. A certification from the proposed contract party that it currently is not and will not be
in violation of section 334a of the Board of Ethics and Government Accountability
Establishment and Comprehensive Ethics Reform Amendment Act of 2011, passed on
2nd reading on December 4, 2018 (Enrolled version of Bill 22-107):
Based upon a certification from Seller, Seller currently is not and will not be in violation of
section 334a of the Board of Ethics and Government Accountability Establishment and
Comprehensive Ethics Reform Amendment Act of 2011, passed on 2nd reading on December
4, 2018 (Enrolled version of Bill 22-107).
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19. The status of the proposed contract party as a certified local, small, or disadvantaged
business enterprise, as defined in subchapter IX-A of Chapter 2 of title § 2-218.01 et seq.:
The proposed contract party is not a certified local, small or disadvantaged business enterprise.
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 GOVERNMENT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
DEPARTMENT OF GENERAL SERVICES
Office of the Director
May 19, 2023
VIA ELECTRONIC MAIL
The Honorable Brooke Pinto, Councilmember
bpinto@dccouncil.gov
Kent Boese, Executive Director, Office of Advisory Neighborhood Commissions
oancs@dc.gov
Joel, Causey, Chairperson, Advisory Neighborhood Commission SMD 2A06
2A06@anc.dc.gov
RE: Notice pursuant to D.C. Official Code Section 1-309.10 for the acquisition of real
property
Dear Madams and Sirs:
Pursuant to D.C. Official Code Section 1-309.10, this letter shall serve as notice that the District of
Columbia Department of General Services (“DGS”) intends to acquire the building described below
(“Property”):
Ward: 2
Address: 1129 New Hampshire Avenue NW, Washington, D.C. 20037
Square Footage: Approximately 67,000 square feet
Agency: District Columbia Department of Human Services (“DHS”)
Agency Use: Housing
Acquisition by: Purchase and Sale Agreement
As stated above, at this time, DGS intends to acquire the above-described real property but has not
entered into a purchase and sale agreement for the acquisition.
Pursuant to D.C. Official Code Section 1-309.10, the Commission is invited to convey its
recommendations as to the subject matter of this notice to DGS in writing, and DGS will give great
weight to the issues and concerns raised in such recommendations.
2000 14th St., N.W., 8th Floor, Washington, D.C. 20009 | Telephone (202) 727-2800 | Fax (202) 727-7283
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 Government of the District of Columbia
Office of the Chief Financial Officer 1101 4th Street, SW
Office of Tax and Revenue Washington, DC 20024
Date of Notice: May 16, 2023 Notice Number: L0009590052
THE GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY FEIN: **-***6584
PO BOX 9585 Case ID: 1523952
WASHINGTON DC 20016-9585
CERTIFICATE OF CLEAN HANDS
As reported in the Clean Hands system, the above referenced individual/entity has no outstanding
liability with the District of Columbia Office of Tax and Revenue or the Department of Employment
Services. As of the date above, the individual/entity has complied with DC Code § 47-2862, therefore
this Certificate of Clean Hands is issued.
TITLE 47. TAXATION, LICENSING, PERMITS, ASSESSMENTS, AND FEES
CHAPTER 28 GENERAL LICENSE
SUBCHAPTER II. CLEAN HANDS BEFORE RECEIVING A LICENSE OR PERMIT
D.C. CODE § 47-2862 (2006)
§ 47-2862 PROHIBITION AGAINST ISSUANCE OF LICENSE OR PERMIT
Authorized By Melinda Jenkins
Branch Chief, Collection and Enforcement Administration
To validate this certificate, please visit MyTax.DC.gov. On the MyTax DC homepage, click t