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Spring-Summer Readiness Operations

The Department of General Services (DGS) has several spring facility activities underway across the District of Columbia to prepare community gardens, playgrounds and turn on water fountains and lighting sources to provide fun and safe recreational and education environments for residents and visitors to enjoy springtime activities.

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.

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 DCPS HVAC Public 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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Latest

Jun 29 2022

Mayor Bowser Celebrates the Start of Summer Camps and Summer Meals for District Youth

All DC Residents 18 and Youngers Can Access Free Meals at 106 Sites

Jun 29 2022

Mayor Bowser Unveils Economic Mobility Action Plan

Plan Will Help the District Coordinate, Align, and Evaluate Existing and New Housing, Financial...

Jun 27 2022

The DC Department of General Services Releases Energy Management Plan for District Government Buildings to Dramatically Cut Energy Use in More Than 25.7 Million Square Feet of Real Estate

Plan to Serve as a Blueprint to Combat Climate Change in the District

Jun 27 2022

District’s 2022 Scheduled Synthetic Turf Field G-MAX Testing to Begin

(WASHINGTON, DC) – The Department of General Services (DGS), working with its client-agency...

Jun 18 2022

Mayor Bowser Breaks Ground on Modernization of Stead Park Recreation Center

$15.4 million project to expand facility and upgrade outdoor green spaces.

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...

Aug 30 2021

MEDIA ADVISORY: Mayor Bowser to Celebrate First Day of School at Eliot-Hine Middle School

(WASHINGTON, DC) – On Monday, August 30, at 9:00 a.m., Mayor Muriel Bowser and DC Public Schools...

Aug 8 2022

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

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...

May 21 2021

Northeast Heights

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

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]