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Official Bluesky of DC DGS. DGS is committed to building, maintaining, and sustaining District facilities for city agencies that serve District residents.
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Hi DC! We, the Department of General Services (DGS), have joined Bluesky! DGS is committed to building, maintaining, and sustaining District facilities for our agencies that serve District residents.

Follow along to stay updated with our work across the District!
🎉 Celebrating the success of the DGS Small Business Networking Reception! Thanks to our partners, CBEs, local businesses, entrepreneurs, and #TeamDGS for attending. From technical support to contracting and capital opportunities, DGS is here to help you. #SmallBusiness
DGS joined @dcdpr.bsky.social and community members at the Park Road Triangle Park Community Meeting in #Ward1 to discuss the upcoming improvements and upgrades to the park. We are committed to fostering a welcoming environment for community residents. #DGSInTheCommunity
Are you interested in doing business with @DCDGS? Check out our new #solicitations to the DGS Website. Look at contracting opportunities at ➡ https://dgs.dc.gov/page/active-solicitations #SolicitationMonday
🚧Construction continues at Leckie Education Campus in #Ward8. All summer work activities inside the building were completed, along with ceramic panel installations, repairs, and roof and canopy installation.

Stay tuned for more updates on this project! #DGSBuilds
With Fall-Readiness operations underway, our teams are continuing with the deactivation of our outdoor water sources, including covering up our pools in preparation for colder months. Learn about our Fall-Winter Readiness operations: dgs.dc.gov/page/fall-winter-readiness-operations #DGSMaintainsDC
#ICYMI– DGS was out in the #Ward7 community along with DPW, DOB, MOCRS, and more to discuss public safety and environmental matters. Through collaboration, we are working together to continue ensuring DC has a safe and clean environment for all. #DGSInTheCommunity
We are calling on all local and small businesses to learn about current DGS #solicitations! Be a part of our work as we build, maintain, and sustain the District! Take a look at our contracting opportunities today ➡ https://dgs.dc.gov/page/active-solicitations#SolicitationMonday
On #WorldRestartAHeart Day, DGS joined @dcfireems.bsky.social & @dcdpr.bsky.social to unveil the newest 24/7 AED at Turkey Thicket Rec. Youth & local seniors came to learn about #HeartHealth awareness from hands-only CPR & Narcan demos, to how to use an AED!🫀

#SuddenCardiacArrestAwarenessMonth
We are proud of our DGS employees #CustomerServiceWeek and throughout the whole year! We’re celebrating the amazing team members at DGS who go above and beyond to support our customers and communities across the District! We are thankful for all that you do. #WeServeDC
This #SuddenCardiacArrestAwarenessMonth, join us 11 AM Thurs, Oct. 16th at📍 Turkey Thicket for a life-saving community event. With @dcfireems.bsky.social & @dcdpr.bsky.social, we'll unveil the newest 24/7 accessible AED. You’ll learn:
✅ Hands-only CPR
✅ How to use an AED
✅ How to administer Narcan
This #ConstructionInclusionWeek, we’re highlighting our Capital Construction team for fostering a strong environment, whether in the office or out on site. Our CCSD team joined our partners,
GCS-SIGAL and Ashley McGraw Architects to celebrate a topping off ceremony at Barnard ES in #Ward4!
🍁🍂DGS is at work performing our annual operations for Fall Readiness, including changing lighting timers, winterizing water fountains, mowing maintenance, and more. Learn more about our Fall-Winter Readiness operations here: dgs.dc.gov/page/fall-winter-readiness-operations

#DGSMaintainsDC
Are you interested in doing business with @DCDGS? Check out our new #solicitations to the DGS Website. Look at contracting opportunities at ➡ https://dgs.dc.gov/page/active-solicitations #SolicitationMonday
We celebrated the launch of the #Ward8 Advanced Technical Center Facility & new DC Health Care Employment & Apprenticeship Link (DC HEAL) program in SE. Located at the Whitman-Walker Max Robinson Center, high school students & CTE grads can pursue in-demand health care careers right here in DC!
Our CCSD Team attended the DCQI Conference & spoke at A Case Study on DCPS Construction Projects Panel, examining lessons learned from past school construction projects. Leaders from across the DMV’s transportation & infrastructure sectors shared emerging trends & best practices
📣Save the Date: Join us on Wed. October 29th, from 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM at the DGS HQ for the 2nd Annual Small Business Networking Reception, exclusively for Certified Business Enterprises (CBEs), local businesses, & entrepreneurs!

🔗 Register today: bit.ly/SmallBusinessNetworkingReception
🏫 DGS attended Thomas ES's Back-to-School Night Community Meeting, which provided community members with construction updates on the Thomas ES modernization project, including recently completed work and upcoming projects. #DGSInTheCommunity @dcpublicschools.bsky.social
DGS joined our partners, GCS SIGAL & CGS Architects, for a topping off ceremony at Malcolm X ES in #Ward8! The modernization will transform the existing building & is on track to be completed by the 2026-2027 SY. Congrats to the team for achieving this major milestone!
#DGSBuilds
#ICYMI– DGS was out in the #Ward2 community along with our partners at @dcdpr.bsky.social at the Jelleff Rec
Construction Kickoff Community Meeting. We shared the finalized plans, the construction timeline for
the new facility, and renovations to the park. #DGSInTheCommunity
DGS joined our partners, MCN Build & Perkins Eastman, to celebrate a topping off ceremony at Harriet Tubman ES in #Ward1! This renovation is on target to be opened by the 2026-2027 school year.
#DGSBuilds
After completing Phase 2 of MacArthur's renovation, our Capital Construction Team took a leadership walk at the project in #Ward3. As Phase 3 commences, DGS continues to work on transforming this space into a modern learning environment. #DGSAtWork
Shout out to our dedicated Teams for maintaining our @dcdpr.bsky.social rec centers across the District. We appreciate their hard work that goes on behind the scenes. #DGSMaintainsDC #DGSAtWork
DGS’ Human Capital Administrator, Shawn Winslow, spoke on the Best Practices: Tips & Tools from the District HR Community Panel at DCHR's Human By Design: The Art of Public Service Human Resources Summit.

#DGSProud #DGSInTheCommunity
💡Our electricians are resolving lighting requests across District facilities– ensuring a well-lit and safe environment for everyone. #DGSMaintainsDC
👷This #NationalConstructionAppreciationWeek, our DGS Capital Construction Division was out at the Ludlow Taylor addition construction project in #Ward6! This is just one of our division's many construction projects across the District. Stay tuned for more updates! #DGSBuilds