DeKalb County School District (DCSD) is seeking qualified vendors to provide comprehensive athletic field and track maintenance services for its 138 schools and facilities. The contract will cover all labor, materials, equipment, supplies, insurance, travel, and related costs required to keep fields and tracks in optimal condition, with no add‑on charges. Vendors must attend a mandatory virtual pre‑proposal conference (Sept 17) and a mandatory on‑site visit (Sept 18) before submitting a full proposal electronically by Oct 8, 2026. The solicitation includes strict compliance requirements (background checks, insurance, E‑Verify, non‑collusion, etc.) and the award is subject to Board of Education approval and available funding.
• Mandatory virtual pre‑proposal conference – Sept 17, 2026 (required)
• Mandatory site visit – Sept 18, 2026 at Arabia Mountain High School
• Questions due – Sept 24, 2026; answers posted by Oct 1, 2026
• Proposal submission deadline – Oct 8, 2026, 2:00 PM EST (electronic)
• Contract includes full scope of field/track upkeep: mowing, line painting, irrigation, surface repairs, equipment upkeep, safety inspections, reporting, etc.
• Vendor must be registered in DCSD’s vendor portal and meet extensive insurance, background‑check, and immigration‑compliance requirements.
• No explicit contract term is stated; typical maintenance contracts for school districts run 1‑3 years with renewal options.