RFP 27-807 Landscaping and Grounds Maintenance Services

DeKalb County School District (DCSD) is seeking qualified vendors to provide comprehensive landscaping and grounds maintenance services for its 138 schools and facilities across DeKalb County, Georgia. The contract will cover all labor, materials, equipment, and related costs needed to keep school grounds clean, safe, and aesthetically pleasing, including mowing, edging, planting, fertilizing, and general grounds upkeep. The award will be made after a mandatory pre‑proposal conference and a mandatory site visit, with proposals due electronically by October 8, 2026. • Services include routine mowing, edging, weed control, fertilization, seasonal planting, and general grounds upkeep for elementary, middle, high schools, charter schools, and athletic facilities. • All work must be performed by DCSD‑approved personnel; subcontracting is prohibited without written permission. • Vendors must attend a mandatory virtual pre‑proposal conference (Sep 17) and a mandatory on‑site visit (Sep 18) at Arabia Mountain High School. • Proposals must be submitted electronically via the DCSD IonWave portal by 2:00 PM EST on Oct 8, 2026. • The contract will be funded by the FY 2027 budget and requires compliance with DCSD insurance, background‑check, E‑Verify, and Georgia immigration regulations. • No add‑on charges are permitted; the contract may be awarded to multiple vendors and may include renewal/extension options at the end of the fiscal year.