GSA oversaw the transfer of the 2,900-acre Lorton Correctional Complex (Lorton). The transfer was very complex and required GSA to act as the landlord for a functioning prison throughout the disposal process. A team was formed drawing on expertise nationwide in building operations, property disposition, contracting, environmental compliance, leasing, and property appraisal. The team worked together continuously throughout the three disposition process, speaking with one voice, and consistently meeting Congressional expectations.
The Lorton disposal team:
- Completed over $15 million of environmental cleanup through a minority contractor in less than 3 years, 2 years faster than the normal process.
- Recycled over 42,000 of the 200,000 tons of contaminated material removed from the site.
- Achieved $5 million savings on the remediation process.
- Gained a concession by the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) to allow GSA to proceed with remediation without application of DEQ’s enforcement mechanism and oversight.
- Received a letter of Commendation from the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation for protecting the historic integrity of the Lorton property.
- Successfully negotiated a 4-way land exchange involving Federal, County, and private parties.
For more information, contact Mr. James Brandon at (404) 331-2699 or via e-mail at james.brandon@gsa.gov
