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Annual Fall - Winter Readiness Operations

DGS performs Fall and Winter readiness operations annually to reduce the likelihood of parks and other resources from deterioration and weather-like damage through winterization in preparation for the colder months.

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Dear Valued Vendors! On April 1st, 2024, the type will be transitioning to a new eProcurement solution (OpenGov) for publishing solicitations and receiving vendor responses.

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DGS School Modernization Projects

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DGS Park and Recreation Projects

Learn about DGS’ role in DPR parks and recreation modernization projects.

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Featured Services

DGS Public Work Order Dashboard

The Department of General Services (DGS) is committed to providing safe, high-quality services,...

Overflowing Recycling Cans in DPR Parks

DGS is responsible for the sustainable collection and disposal of waste generated by DC government...

Mowing and Grounds Landscaping Services

Annually, in March, DGS begins city-wide grass mowing at nearly 600 District-owned locations,...

Playground Equipment Repair for DCPS and DPR Facilities

This service request is for the repair of playground equipment at District-owned facilities managed...

School Recycling Program

Schools play an essential role in making recycling work in the District of Columbia. Having a...

DC Vendor Portal

The Department of General Services is proud to announce the creation of the automated e-invoicing...

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Oct 1 2024

As Temperatures Drop, DGS Steps Up Fall-Winter Readiness Activities

DGS is ensuring District Government facilities, parks, greenspaces, community gardens, playgrounds...

Sep 19 2024

Mayor Bowser Celebrates Back-to-School Night and Cuts Ribbon on Whitlock Elementary School

Whitlock Is One of Seven Schools Modernized or Renovated, Over $400 Million Invested in DCPS...

Sep 3 2024

Mayor Bowser Announces Extended Spray Park and Select Pool Operations Through the End of Summer 2024

(Washington, DC) – Today, Mayor Muriel Bowser, the DC Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR), and...

Aug 29 2024

Bowser Administration Celebrates First Day of Pre-K at Garfield Elementary School

(Washington, DC) – Today, the Bowser Administration celebrated the first day of pre-K at DC Public...

Aug 26 2024

Mayor Bowser Celebrates First Day of School at Miner Elementary School

Thousands of students across the District return to classrooms to begin the 2024-2025 academic year...

Feb 29 2024

FY23 Agency Performance Oversight Hearing Presentation Director Delano Hunter

At DGS, we're raising the bar for operational excellence and continuous improvement. Our focus...

Aug 28 2024

Mayor Bowser to Celebrate First Day of Pre-K at Garfield Elementary School

(WASHINGTON, DC) – On Thursday, August 29 at 10 am., Mayor Muriel Bowser and education leaders will...

Jun 14 2024

Mayor Bowser to Cut the Ribbon on New Reservoir Park Recreation Center at Former McMillan Site

(Washington, DC) - On Saturday, June 15 at 12:00 p.m., Mayor Muriel Bowser and District leaders...

May 9 2024

Mayor Bowser to Cut the Ribbon on the First Dog Park East of the River

(Washington, DC) - On Friday, May 10 at 11 am, Mayor Muriel Bowser, the Department of General...

Dec 12 2023

Bowser Administration to Break Ground on Texas Avenue Dog Park in Ward 7

(WASHINGTON, DC) - On Wednesday, December 13, at 4:00 p.m., the DC Department of General Services (...

Nov 14 2023

Mayor Bowser to Kick Off Transformation of Spingarn High School Into New DC Infrastructure Academy Facility

(WASHINGTON, DC) - On Wednesday, November 15 at 11:00 a.m., Mayor Muriel Bowser will be joined by...

Oct 2 2024

Job Announcements

Careers at DGS View current Department of General Services job announcements below. You may also...

Sep 3 2024

DC delays closing select outdoor pools, spray parks. Here's what you need to know

Mayor Muriel Bowser, along with the DC Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR), and the DC...

Sep 3 2024

Breaking: “Extended Spray Park and Select Pool Operations Through the End of Summer 2024”

“Today, Mayor Muriel Bowser, the DC Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR), and the DC Department...

Sep 3 2024

Some DC outdoor pools and spray parks to stay open until Sept. 22

D.C. spray parks and select outdoor pools will stay open until Sept. 22, according to a release...

Aug 31 2024

DCPS Pre-K Opens With Celebration At Garfield Elementary

The Bowser Administration marked a significant milestone in Washington, DC’s educational...

Aug 14 2024

Washington D.C. to Undergo Community Revitalization with $61.3 Million in Federal Grants for Public Facilities

Washington, D.C., recently announced that over $60 million in federal grants are being funneled...

Department of General Services

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Monday to Friday, 9 am to 5 pm, except District holidays

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3924 Minnesota Avenue, NE, Washington, DC 20019
Phone: (202) 727-2800
Fax: (202) 727-9877
TTY: 711
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Agency Performance

District Receives Preliminary Lead Test Results for Takoma and Truesdell Education Campus Playground Surfaces

Date Released:

Fri, 06/28/2019

X-Ray Fluorescence Results Reveal Safety Levels Per EPA Threshold

(WASHINGTON, DC) – The Department of General Services (DGS) is taking an aggressive approach for elevated levels of lead at the Takoma Education Campus and Truesdell Education Campus playgrounds following a June 13th claim from the Ecology Center advising of the presence of lead.