June 1, 2007

GSH Wins FM Contract at National Institutes of Health

GSH Group, Inc. an international facilities and energy management provider, has won a $30 million contract to manage the world-class Biomedical Research Center (BRC) on Johns Hopkins University's Baltimore Campus, which is known for its momentous advances in scientific research.

The contract, which was awarded through Bayview Leasing Company, is for GSH USA to provide a fully integrated facilities management services program in support of the critical research efforts of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and the National Institute of Aging and the National Institute on Drug Abuse.

Jamie Reynolds, President of GSH USA, said: "GSH is honored to have been chosen by Bayview Leasing Company and the National Institutes of Health as the preferred facilities management partner for the prestigious Biomedical Research Center. We will be providing the BRC with services on a round-the-clock, seven days a week basis in support of the NIH's crucial operations."

The BRC is a new high-tech, 12-level research facility, covering 540,611 square feet across a 19.5-acre site. It also includes a bi-level, 22,929 square feet Independent Utility Plant that supplies high pressure steam and chilled water, a state-of-the-art laboratory, library, as well as office space. GSH will assume complete responsibility for the property and will deliver all FM functions including operation and maintenance of all the building systems, operation of their computerized maintenance management system, maintenance and upkeep of the grounds, operation and maintenance of the building automation system, energy management, custodial services and emergency services in support of the NIH's crucial operations.

Jamie added: "As this site is a new purpose built construction our dedicated team will have the privilege of developing and delivering world class service in a fantastic facility. The award of this contract is because we have proven to the NIH team that we are capable of delivering an integrated innovative partnership. We demonstrated high customer satisfaction and strong client references giving the NIH the comfort-level needed to trust us to support their vital operations."

Scott Koehler of the National Institutes of Health's Office of Research Facilities commented, "We were impressed with GSH's investment in personnel and their continuous training of employees. Also, GSH integrates their subcontractors seamlessly into the GSH team, treating them like their own employees."