Athletic Fields and Track Maintenance Services

DeKalb County School District (DCSD) is soliciting qualified vendors to provide comprehensive athletic fields and track maintenance services for its 138 schools and facilities throughout the district. The contract will cover all labor, materials, equipment, supplies, insurance, travel, and related costs needed to keep fields, tracks, and associated amenities in optimal condition, including routine mowing, fertilization, irrigation, surface repairs, line painting, equipment upkeep, and periodic inspections. Vendors must attend a mandatory virtual pre‑proposal conference and a mandatory on‑site visit, submit questions by the stated deadline, and deliver a complete electronic proposal by the submission deadline. The award is subject to Board of Education approval and funding availability, with potential renewal options at the end of the fiscal year. • Scope includes routine and corrective maintenance of athletic fields, track surfaces, lighting, drainage, and related infrastructure across elementary, middle, high schools, and athletic stadiums. • Services must be performed by DCSD‑approved personnel; subcontracting is prohibited without prior permission. • All proposals must be submitted electronically via IonWave in PDF format, following the detailed format and content checklist. • Mandatory pre‑proposal conference (09/17) and site visit (09/18) are required for all bidders. • Questions must be submitted by 09/24; answers posted by 10/01. • Proposal deadline is 10/20 2026, with a public acknowledgment on the same day at 3 PM EST. • Contract award is contingent on Board approval, funding, and compliance with insurance, background‑check, and E‑Verify requirements.