Additions & Expansions

Additions/Expansions

School additions and expansions in the District of Columbia are managed through a collaboration between the Department of General Services (DGS) and District of Columbia Public Schools (DCPS), and involve the addition, expansion or renovation of an existing DCPS facility to better align a school's design with its evolving programmatic needs. 

A key component of a school addition or expansion project is the establishment and implementation of a Facilities Improvement Team (FIT) during the planning and design phase of the project. Throughout the planning and design phases, the FIT is engaged to provide DCPS and DGS with feedback. 

Role of DC Public Schools

• Analyzes programming requirements, develops education specifications, leads community engagement and reviews and approves design choices to ensure alignment with programming and Ed Spec requirements 

Role of Department of General Services 

• Leads Request for Proposal (RFP) process and selected architects, contractors and sub-contractors throughout all phases of planning, design and construction; Provides technical and project management facilitation expertise

Role of Facilities Improvement Team (FIT)

• Provides school and community perspective on design choices during the planning and design phases of an addition or expansion project

FIT Calendar

Click here to find out when the next FIT or Commuity meeting is scheduled for your school.