Scott Perry Demands Public Building Occupancy Data Release

Call for Preliminary Data Release

• 📌 Representative Scott Perry urged for the release of public building occupancy data during a House Transportation Committee hearing.
• ⚠️ The Public Buildings Reform Board's data release was delayed due to a government shutdown, prompting Perry to request preliminary data.
• 🗓️ GSA committed to providing accurate data by March 31st and to discuss providing interim data earlier.

GSA's Real Estate Strategy

• 🎯 GSA is focusing its core owned assets on specialized spaces like courthouses and land ports of entry, while leasing traditional office space.
• 🤝 This strategy aims to reduce taxpayer liability by leveraging private sector real estate expertise through brokers.
• 💰 The current GLS contracting for leasing services, which uses brokers paid by building owners, is set to expire in January 2026.

Broker Contracts and Lease Management

• 📈 GSA has partnered with private sector brokers for over two decades to supplement their workforce and keep lease costs low.
• ⏳ A one-year bridge contract is planned while GSA works with new leadership to restructure the contract for simplified ordering and reduced inefficiencies.
• 🤝 The committee expressed a desire to review the bridge contract and provide input before it is finalized.