Landscaping and Grounds Maintenance Services

DeKalb County School District (DCSD) is seeking qualified vendors to provide comprehensive landscaping and grounds maintenance services for its K‑12 facilities. The contract will cover routine lawn care, tree trimming, irrigation, seasonal planting, snow/ice removal, and emergency response for all district properties, with performance measured against service level agreements and key performance indicators. Vendors must be licensed in Georgia, submit detailed methodology, staffing plans, past performance, references, and a cost proposal using the provided forms. Attendance at a mandatory virtual pre‑proposal conference (9/17/2026) and a mandatory site visit (9/18/2026) is required. Questions are due by 9/24/2026; proposals must be submitted electronically by 2:00 PM EST on 10/8/2026. • Required services: mowing, trimming, fertilization, irrigation maintenance, pest control, seasonal clean‑ups, snow/ice removal, emergency repairs. • Mandatory pre‑proposal conference (virtual) and site visit. • Licensing and employee certification in Georgia mandatory. • Evaluation criteria include firm overview (20 pts), scope of services (35 pts), relevant experience (20 pts), references (10 pts), and cost (15 pts). • Submission via IonWave portal; no paper proposals accepted. • DCSD may contact references and will award to the most responsive, responsible, and lowest‑priced offer.