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DGS HVAC Safety Program Annual Maintenance

DGS is committed providing safe environments for District students and staff. Learn about DGS’ Facilities Maintenance Division Annual Safety HVAC Program.

Fall-Winter Readiness Operations

The Department of General Services (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.

DGS Solicitations

Get information on the required documents for solicitations submissions. View open Requests for Invitation for Bids, Request for Proposal, Request for Quotations.

DGS School Modernization Projects

The Department of General Services (DGS) serves as the implementing construction agency for our partners at DC Public Schools (DCPS). DCPS is the lead agency on communicating with teachers, parents, students and community on modernization projects.

Percent for Art

The Department of General Services (DGS) manages a program that offers a unique way to infuse the creations from international, national and local artists into District-wide construction and modernization projects that the agency builds.

New Hospital at St. Elizabeths East

Learn more about Mayor Bowser’s plan to build a new hospital at St. Elizabeth’s in Ward 8.

Featured Services

DGS Public Work Order Dashboard

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

DC Vendor Portal

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

Uniform Security Operations

Across the District, building security is a large piece of keeping our people safe.

Permits and Reservations

Many events take place every day in District facilities for both indoor and outdoor...

DGS Property Search

DGS provides a number of resources to locate and identify government-owned space.

Facilities Maintenance Request

To report DGS facility-related issues occurring at a municipal property, school,...

DGS Divisions

DGS is a DC government agency comprised of more than 700 skilled employees with expertise in the areas of construction, building management and maintenance, portfolio management, sustainability and security at District-owned properties. We do this through the six divisions:

• Capital Construction
• Contracts & Procurement
• Sustainability & Energy
• Facilities Management
• Portfolio Management
• Protective Services

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Jan 5 2023

Mayor Bowser Cuts Ribbon on New, Permanent Home for Bard High School Early College

(WASHINGTON, DC) – Today, Mayor Muriel Bowser, DC Public Schools (DCPS) Chancellor Lewis Ferebee,...

Jan 4 2023

Mayor Bowser to Cut Ribbon on New, Permanent Home for Bard High School Early College

(WASHINGTON, DC) – On Thursday, January 5 at 11:00 a.m., Mayor Muriel Bowser and DC Public Schools...

Nov 5 2022

Mayor Bowser Cuts Ribbon on New Arboretum Community Center

The Mayor and community members celebrated the grand opening of the new Arboretum Community Center.

Oct 31 2022

Mayor Bowser Highlights Investments in Playgrounds and Recreation Facilities at the Ribbon-Cutting for the New Playground at Oyster-Adams Bilingual School

(WASHINGTON, DC) – Today, Mayor Muriel Bowser and DC Public Schools (DCPS) Chancellor Lewis Ferebee...

Oct 31 2022

Mayor Bowser Highlights Investments in Playgrounds and Recreation Facilities at the Ribbon-Cutting for the New Playground at Oyster-Adams Bilingual School

Oyster-Adams Bilingual School Hosts Annual Kindness Walk and Celebrates Two New Playgrounds and a...

Nov 14 2022

DGS Small Business Symposium 2023: Build. Maintain. Sustain.

(WASHINGTON, DC)– On Tuesday, November 15, 2022, the Department of General Services (DGS) will host...

May 2 2022

Media Advisory: DGS and DPR to Share Update on Preparing Outdoor Pools and Amenities for Spring-Summer Fun

(WASHINGTON, DC) – Tomorrow at 1:00 p.m., the Department of General Services (DGS) and the...

Apr 19 2022

MEDIA ADVISORY: Mayor Bowser to Break Ground on the New Joy Evans Therapeutic Recreation Center  

WASHINGTON, DC) – On Wednesday, April 20, at 12:30 p.m., Mayor Muriel Bowser and District leaders...

Jan 23 2022

Media Advisory : Mayor Bowser to Cut Ribbon on New 801 East Men’s Shelter in Ward 8

(WASHINGTON, DC) – On Monday, January 24, at 11:30 a.m., Mayor Muriel Bowser will cut the ribbon on...

Sep 8 2021

MEDIA ADVISORY: Mayor Bowser to Highlight Outdoor Learning Opportunities at Newly Modernized Capitol Hill Montessori at Logan

(WASHINGTON, DC) – On Wednesday, September 8, at 12:00 p.m., Mayor Muriel Bowser and DC Public...

Jan 27 2023

Job Announcements

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

Jul 6 2021

Seven Men Experiencing Homelessness Help Build New Single Men's Shelter in DC

A new homeless shelter for single men, part of Mayor Muriel Bowser’s proposed $120 million budget...

Jun 3 2021

Bowser Kicks Off #BacktoSummer, Opens 2021 Outdoor Pool Season at Woody Ward

Mayor Muriel Bowser recently joined residents to kick off the District’s outdoor pool season with...

May 29 2021

GDS MacArthur Boulevard Campus Sold to City

The Georgetown Day School campus on McArthur Boulevard has been sold to the city. The school’s...

May 21 2021

Northeast Heights

“Mayor Muriel Bowser announced Tax Increment financing (TIF) funds – totaling over $50 million –...

May 21 2021

Joint Venture Breaks Ground on $600 Million Northeast Heights Redevelopment in Washington, D.C.

A joint venture between Cedar Realty Trust (NYSE: CDR), Asland Capital Partners and the Goldman...

E-Invoicing

All invoices for purchase orders issued on or after 10/01/18 must be submitted via the new DC Vendor Portal

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Department of General Services

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

Connect With Us
2000 14th Street, NW, 8th Floor, Washington, DC 20009
Phone: (202) 727-2800
Fax: (202) 727-9877
TTY: 711
Email: [email protected]

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Agency Performance

1125 Spring Road Re-Development Community Meeting

Last Date:

Join the Department of General Services (DGS) at a Community Meeting September 9, 2014 at 6:30 pm to discuss Program Development for the surplus District property located at 1125 Spring Road, NW.