District Wide Pressure Washing Contractor Services

DeKalb County School District (DCSD) in Georgia is requesting bids for district-wide pressure washing contractor services across 138 schools and support facilities under ITB 27-802, with bids due electronically September 10, 2026, at 2:00 PM EST and a virtual public bid opening at 2:30 PM EST the same day.

The scope encompasses horizontal and vertical pressure washing of sidewalks, curbs, walls, doors, windows, soffits, fascia, awnings, gutters, and trim on concrete, masonry, brick, wood, metal, glass, and aluminum surfaces. The contractor must supply all labor, materials, specialized equipment, and chemicals; remove foreign materials including mold, mildew, oil, grease, and debris; and ensure all chemicals are Green Seal labeled or equivalent and environmentally safe with proper disposal of regulated contaminants. Work must be performed only on weekends, school holidays, and spring/summer breaks. The contractor must provide all personnel, permits, insurance (minimum $1,000,000 per occurrence/$2,000,000 aggregate liability), and comply with OSHA and local regulations.

Pricing is submitted as unit prices per square foot for three categories: flatwork, exterior surfaces over 7 feet, and exterior surfaces 7 feet and under, including chemicals. All pricing must be F.O.B. Destination with freight prepaid. Contract price must remain firm for the entire term with only one price change permitted during any 12-month period at the renewal anniversary date.

The initial contract term is one year with up to four optional one-year renewal extensions contingent upon DCSD's offer and Board of Education approval. DCSD reserves the right to make multiple awards and to reject any or all bids. Board approval is anticipated in November 2026.

Required submittals include audited financial statements for 2024–2025, business licenses, certificates of insurance, three current client references, and completion of mandatory forms including immigration compliance affidavits, non-collusion certifications, and conflict of interest disclosures. An optional pre-bid conference is scheduled August 20, 2026, at 10:00 AM EST via Microsoft Teams with registration required by August 19. Questions are due August 26, 2026, at 12:00 PM EST, with responses posted by September 2, 2026, at 4:30 PM EST.