ITB 27-802 District Wide Pressure Washing Services

DeKalb County School District is requesting bids for district-wide pressure washing services across 138 schools and 164 properties under ITB 27-802, with bids due September 10, 2026 at 2:00 PM EST and a virtual public bid opening at 2:30 PM EST the same day.

The scope covers horizontal and vertical pressure washing of concrete, masonry, brick, wood, metal, glass, and aluminum surfaces at multiple facilities, including sidewalks, curbs, walls, doors, windows, soffits, fascia, awnings, gutters, and trim. Work must remove mold, mildew, oil, grease, adhesives, gum, bird droppings, sand, and dirt. All services must be performed on weekends, school holidays, and spring or summer breaks. The bidder must supply all equipment, labor, and materials. All chemicals must be Green Seal labeled or equivalent, environmentally safe, biodegradable, and non-toxic.

Pricing shall be submitted as unit prices per square foot for flatwork, exterior surfaces 7 feet and higher, and exterior surfaces 7 feet and under, all inclusive of chemicals, plus a markup percentage for additional equipment rental and hourly labor rates for additional work. The contract price must remain firm for the entire term with only one price change allowed during any 12-month period at renewal anniversaries.

The initial contract term is one year with up to four one-year renewal options contingent upon DCSD approval. Board approval is anticipated in November 2026, with contract services beginning approximately November 2026. DCSD reserves the right to make multiple awards and award portions to multiple vendors. No minimum volume is guaranteed under this non-exclusive, task-order-based contract. Award will be made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder meeting specifications, subject to Board of Education approval and funding availability.

Bidders must provide certificates of insurance, audited financial statements for 2024 and 2025, a valid Georgia business license, proof of Georgia Secretary of State registration, completed immigration compliance affidavits, and three current client references. An optional pre-bid conference is scheduled for August 20, 2026. Questions are due August 26, 2026 at 12:00 PM EST, with responses posted by September 2, 2026.