Opportunity
Dekalb County School District Ionwave #RFP 27-807
District-Wide Landscaping and Grounds Maintenance Services for DeKalb County School District
Posted
September 03, 2026
Respond By
October 08, 2026
Identifier
RFP 27-807
NAICS
561730
DeKalb County School District (DCSD) is seeking qualified vendors to provide comprehensive landscaping and grounds maintenance services for all district facilities. - Government Buyer: - DeKalb County School District (DCSD) - Managed by the Vendor Services Department, Procurement (Contact: Tijauna Naylor Smith) - Scope of Services: - Routine and specialized landscaping and grounds maintenance for high schools, middle schools, elementary schools, administrative offices, and other district facilities - Services include: - Turf maintenance, mowing, edging, trimming - Litter removal, shrub and bed maintenance, weed control, leaf removal - Playground mulch leveling, mulch and pine straw installation - Tree trimming (small, medium, large), tree removal, stump grinding - Aeration, overseeding, fertilization, pesticide applications - Irrigation repair, pond maintenance (basic and advanced), pond restoration - All labor, materials, and equipment required - Products/Services Requested: - No specific OEMs or proprietary products are named; all qualified service providers are eligible - Services are provided on a recurring basis with specified minimum seasonal frequencies and performance standards - Some services (e.g., mulch/pine straw installation, tree trimming beyond base scope, pond restoration, aeration/overseeding, fertilization, pesticide applications) are unit-priced and require prior written authorization - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Mandatory virtual pre-proposal conference and site visit - Multiple awards possible - Firm fixed price contract with monthly per-site pricing - Compliance with insurance, background check, and legal requirements - Electronic proposal submission and provision of compliance documents (e.g., audited financials, business license, insurance, non-collusion and immigration certifications) - No OEMs or specific vendors are named in the solicitation; opportunity is open to all qualified landscaping and grounds maintenance service providers.
Description
DeKalb County School District (DCSD) is requesting qualified vendors to submit proposals to provide landscaping and grounds maintenance services. The solicitation includes a mandatory virtual pre-proposal conference and a mandatory site visit. Proposals must be submitted electronically by October 8, 2026. The scope of work includes maintenance services across various district facilities as detailed in the district facility inventory by zone.