DeKalb County School District (DCSD) is seeking qualified vendors to provide comprehensive athletic fields and track maintenance services for its 138 schools and facilities. The contract will cover all labor, materials, tools, specialized equipment, supplies, insurance, travel, per‑diem, and related costs required to keep fields, tracks, and associated equipment in optimal condition. Vendors must attend a mandatory virtual pre‑proposal conference (Sept 17, 2026) and a mandatory on‑site visit (Sept 18, 2026) before submitting a proposal electronically by Oct 8, 2026. The solicitation includes strict compliance requirements (background checks, insurance, E‑Verify, non‑collusion certifications) and will be awarded after Board of Education approval.
• Scope: Routine mowing, fertilization, irrigation, surface repair, line painting, equipment upkeep, and seasonal inspections for all DCSD athletic fields and tracks.
• Mandatory pre‑proposal conference (virtual) – 9/17/2026, 11:00 AM EST.
• Mandatory site visit at Arabia Mountain High School – 9/18/2026, 11:00 AM EST.
• Questions due by 9/24/2026; answers posted by 10/1/2026.
• Proposal submission deadline: 2:00 PM EST, 10/8/2026 via IonWave.
• Required certifications: non‑collusion, conflict of interest, E‑Verify, insurance certificates, and various affidavits.
• Contract will be funded by DCSD and must receive Board of Education approval; renewal/extension options may be offered.