Services: Infrastructure Strategy & Operational Support

At Base Layer FM, we bridge the gap between high-level real estate strategy and day-to-day facilities execution. We help Bay Area startups and non-profits build and maintain spaces that work as hard as they do.

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Fractional Facilities Leadership

Perfect for companies that need Director-level expertise without the $200k+ headcount.

  • Operational Oversight: Acting as your part-time Head of Facilities to manage OpEx budgets and long-term planning.

  • Vendor Ecosystem Setup & Support: Vetting, hiring, and managing your entire vendor list (Janitorial, HVAC, MEP, Landscaping, etc.) to ensure accountability and fair pricing.

  • Process Implementation: Building your internal ticketing systems, safety protocols, and maintenance schedules from scratch.

Project Management & Owner’s Rep ($10k – $5M+)

We protect your capital investments by ensuring contractors stay on schedule and on budget.

  • Small Project Support: Rapid-response management for minor renovations, lobby refreshes, or specialized equipment installs ($10k+).

  • Major Reconstruction: Acting as your Owner’s Representative for multi-million dollar build-outs and lab conversions ($1M – $5M+).

  • Change Order Defense: Vetting contractor bids and oversight to eliminate "hidden costs" and prevent budget creep.

Office Moves & Relocation Management

Moving is high-risk. We ensure your team is productive on Day One.

  • Relocation Strategy: Managing the entire timeline from your old lease exit to your new space entry.

  • Furniture & IT Coordination: Oversight of movers, furniture installers, and tech setup.

  • Decommissioning: Ensuring your old space is returned per lease requirements to secure your full security deposit.

The "Technical Scan" (Site Due Diligence)

Don't sign a 5-year lease on a building with a failing 20-year-old HVAC unit.

  • Infrastructure Audits: Deep-dive inspections of HVAC, electrical capacity, plumbing, and roofing before you sign.

  • Code & Compliance: Identifying potential ADA or fire life safety issues that could delay your move-in.

  • Cost Projection: Giving you a realistic "Total Cost of Occupancy" for a new space.

Site Security & Risk Management

Protecting your people, your intellectual property, and your physical assets.

  • Access Control & Surveillance: Implementing and managing keycard systems, cameras, and visitor protocols.

  • Physical Hardening: Securing high-value inventory rooms, sensitive R&D labs, or server closets.

  • Emergency Preparedness: Developing EAP (Emergency Action Plans) and fire life safety training for your staff.

Why Choose Base Layer FM?

Whether you are a 10-person team in your first office or a scaling organization with a multi-site portfolio, our framework ensures your facility is an asset, not a distraction. We handle the physical "Base Layer" so you can handle the mission.