City of Dallas

Request For Qualifications for Pre-Qualified List

Program Management Services for

Office of Bond and Construction Management

CIZ26-BON-30609

Issued by:

Office of Bond and Construction Management

DATE OF ISSUE: October 15, 2026 SUBMITTAL DATE: November 13, 2026 (1:00 PM)

SUBMITTAL LOCATION: OFFICE OF PROCUREMENT SERVICES

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I. Introduction, Purpose, and Intent

1. The City of Dallas, through its Office of Bond and Construction Management (BCM) is issuing this Request for Qualifications ("RFQ") to provide Program Management Services for implementation of Capital Improvement Projects for designated bond projects and selected projects authorized by the 2024 Bond Program. This RFQ may also include upcoming bond programs and/or development projects of future City bond programs.

2. The purpose of this RFQ is to establish a list of Pre-Qualified firms for use over two (2) years with experience, knowledge, capabilities, and capacity to deliver both planned and unplanned projects within schedule, estimated costs, and specifications. The intent is to use Project Management Services firms and/or representative(s) from the Selected Pre- Qualified List that are determined to be the most qualified on a project-by-project basis for the projects. The selected Respondent will develop and provide a scope of work for the City to review after participating in necessary site visits and client meetings. Projects will vary in scope and size and will adhere to all City of Dallas Procurement guidelines.

3. Successful Respondents to this RFQ will be included in a Pre-Qualified List to work in partnership with BCM staff for implementation of Capital Improvement Projects for designated bond projects and selected projects of the 2024 Bond Program and future bond program projects on an as-needed basis and invited to submit a Request for Proposal (RFP) for a designated project. The selected projects will be assigned to the selected Program Management entity for management of the complete project delivery process, which may include Design-Bid-Build, Design-Build, Competitive Sealed Statement of Qualifications (CSP), and Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) delivery methods. The scope of work may also include working with BCM to develop, maintain and implement a project dashboard for all projects in existing and future bond programs.

4. Planned components of these Program Management Scope of Services include:

• Program Management Services for existing bond program projects that have been allocated funding

• Program Management Services for selected 2024 Bond Program projects that will be identified for subsequent Request for Statement of Qualifications (RFP) evaluation.

• Program Management Services for planning, programming and development for future bond programs

• Working with BCM to develop, maintain and implement a project dashboard for existing and future bond proposition projects.

• Work with BCM staff on development of 2029 Bond Program

The selected Respondent(s) will not be eligible for any A/E consultant service associated with the projects in existing and/or upcoming bond programs. Inclusion in the Pre-Qualified list is not a guarantee that the Respondent will be selected to submit an RFP for a specific project. The number of projects will vary depending on authorized projects and funding.

II. Selection Process and Schedule

A. The Selection Process for the Project Management Services Pre-Qualified List will consist of the following process:

• Evaluation of Statement of Qualifications submittals, composition of a short-list of

Respondents for a Pre-Qualified List that can bid on Projects

• Respondents are to complete the forms included with this RFQ identifying the bond program projects, Bond Propositions and potential future bond program projects that the firm desires to provide Program Management Services for the City. Please see Section IV Scope of Services for a list of Bond Propositions. Please reference Attachment K. Bond Project Category Form.

An Evaluation Committee comprised of City staff will determine a short-list group of Pre- Qualified firms from among the RFQ submittals, according to evaluation criteria listed in this RFQ. The intent is to use Project Management Services firms and/or representative(s) from the Selected Pre-Qualified List that are determined to be the most qualified on a project-by-project basis for the projects. Selected firms from the Pre-Qualified List will be invited to submit Request for Statement of Qualifications (RFP) if needed depending on the scope of work for any given project.

B. The City reserves the right to select the Pre-Qualified Respondents for one, multiple or all projects associated with this RFQ.

C. This Request for Qualifications may be viewed on the City’s Bonfire procurement website: https://dallascityhall.bonfirehub.com Prospective Respondents are requested to register on the Bonfire site, in order to receive forthcoming Addenda which will be issued concerning this solicitation.

D. The City will hold a Pre-Submittal Meeting, at which Respondents will have an opportunity to ask questions and/or obtain clarifications. To be considered for evaluation, Respondents must submit their questions electronically through the City’s Procurement portal, https://dallascityhall.bonfirehub.com. The City will respond to all questions through an Addendum, which will be posted via Bonfire as part of the solicitation. The City, its agents, and employees shall not be responsible for any information given by way of verbal communication.

Pre-Submittal Meeting:

a. A Pre-Submittal Meeting for this RFQ solicitation via Microsoft Teams meeting will be held Thursday, October 22, 2026, at 1:00 pm. Please see the TEAMs link below:

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E. Respondents for this RFQ may submit questions via the Bonfire portal until 4 pm, Thursday, November 5, 2026

F. A final Addendum will be issued via Bonfire on Tuesday, November 10, 2026, by 5 pm, which will include questioned by Respondents, prior to the cutoff date.

G. To be considered for evaluation, RFQ Respondents must upload their Qualifications Statement submittal to website: https://dallascityhall.bonfirehub.com by no later than 1:00 pm, Friday, November 13, 2026. No hard copy submittals in response to this solicitation will be accepted.

H. All information, documentation, and other materials submitted in response to this RFQ solicitation are considered non-confidential and non-proprietary and therefore are subject to public disclosure under the Texas Public Information Act, after this contract solicitation process has been completed and a contract has been executed with a selected firm.

I. After the issuance of this RFQ, BCM reserves the right to amend it, waive any requirement or irregularity, request modifications to submittals, providing that all Respondents are treated equally and uniformly.

J. Members of the Evaluation Committee will rank submittals made in response to this RFQ according to a determination of the Respondent’s qualifications for the Pre-Qualified List, based upon responses provided to Evaluation Criteria established in this RFQ.

K. By submitting a Statement of Qualifications in response to this RFQ, Respondents accept the City’s evaluation process and acknowledge that ranking of the Submittals to determine the Pre-Qualified List may require subjective judgments by Evaluation Committee members.

L. At the conclusion of the RFQ evaluation, including interviews with the short-listed firms, the most highly qualified Respondents will be notified of their determination to be placed on the Pre-Qualified List for Project Management Services

M. All Respondents to this RFQ will be required to submit evidence for review that their current insurance coverage is in compliance with the City’s Insurance Requirements described in Attachment B.

N. Additionally, all communication of any nature with respect to this solicitation shall be addressed via Bonfire portal at https://dallascityhall.bonfirehub.com. Respondents and their staff are strictly prohibited from communicating with elected City officials, City staff, and any Evaluation Committee member regarding this solicitation from the time of its release until the selection results are publicly announced. These restrictions include thank you letters, phone calls, emails, and any contact that results in a direct or indirect discussion of this solicitation or the Qualifications Statements submitted by the Respondent. Violation of this provision will lead to the disqualification of the firm(s).

O. Developing Regional & Inclusive Vendor Enterprises (DRIVE) Policy: It is the policy of the tel:+14692177604,,485518520 https://dialin.teams.cloud.microsoft/e762ed10-4b48-4a46-9b9f-e7f623db8b0c?id=485518520

City of Dallas to involve certified Small Business Enterprises (SBEs) to the greatest extent feasible in the City’s contracting opportunities. The City further seeks to encourage the growth and development of SBEs, promoting local economic growth and increased competition. In alignment with this commitment the City has adopted the Developing Regional & Inclusive Vendor Enterprises (DRIVE) Policy for award of City of Dallas contracts.

• The SBE participation goal for this contract will be issued via upcoming Addendum.

• As a prerequisite for City Council award, the vendor must demonstrate and document its good faith effort (GFE) to meet the established participation goal.

• Assistance in preparing the DRIVE forms may be obtained by sending an email to businessenterprisehub@dallas.gov

All Respondents submitting Qualification Statements are expected to comply with federal, state, and local laws and regulations regarding the preparation and submission of Qualification Statements. All responses submitted will be presumed to be in compliance with all applicable laws.

• A recommendation as determined by the Evaluation of submitted Qualification Statements according to the factors in this solicitation, will be forwarded to the Dallas City Council for approval.

III. Evaluation of and Response Submittal Requirements Submittal Format

All submittals for consideration should be formatted as follows:

A. Submittals shall be submitted in 12-point Arial font in an 8.5 x 11 portrait format.

B. Submittals shall contain a Table of Contents with appropriate page numbers for locating the required information and attachments as specified in the Scope of Services section.

C. The transmittal letter shall include the authorized signature (electronic acceptable) of the primary contact authorized to submit the Statement of Qualifications.

D. Submittals shall include a l l information r e q u e s t e d under I V . Scope of Services section of this solicitation, along with all information requested under VI. Evaluation Criteria and forms and other City required documents.

The City of Dallas reserves the right to make such inquiries and investigations as it deems necessary to determine the ability of the Prospective Respondents to perform the work based on the information submitted in their Statement of Qualifications, and the Respondent shall furnish the City all collaterally requested information and data for this purpose if requested, if the Respondent wishes to remain in consideration for this solicitation.

IV. Scope of Services

This RFQ for the Pre-Qualified List for Project Management Services will be structured specifically to provide services associated with existing bond program projects, Bond Propositions listed below and future bond propositions:

- Dashboard reporting – all bond programs and propositions mailto:businessenterprisehub@dallas.gov

- 2024 Propositions:

o Proposition D – Library Facilities o Proposition E – Cultural and Performing Arts Facilities o Proposition F – Public Safety Facilities o Proposition I – Homeless Assistance Facilities

- Potential Future Bond Programs o Development of 2029 Bond Program o All proposition projects

The Pre-Qualified List for Project Management Services:

Project Management Services, responsible for providing comprehensive oversight and support throughout all phases of each capital project delivery assignment from planning through closeout.

Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to the following:

• Scope and Budget Verification: Review each facility proposition project against the approved bond proposition language, confirm program requirements (space program, site, operational needs) with the user department; validate baseline scope, budget, and schedule before design authorization; develop or review independent cost estimates, including escalation, contingency, soft costs, and FF&E; reconcile available funding (bond, grants, other sources) against estimated total project cost; identify scope/budget gaps early and recommend options (value engineering, phasing, scope adjustments, or supplemental funding); re-verify at each design milestone (SD, DD, CD) and before bid/GMP; document baseline and changes for audit and reporting.

• Program/Coordination: Serve as BCM’s Project Manager and/or provide Project Management Services for bond program facility propositions projects; align scope/funding/schedules; plan phasing/packaging; run standing coordination; track risks/decisions; validate A/E & construction Statement of Qualifications; support budgets/estimates; outline community engagement.

• Planning/Design/Pre-Construction: Define scope and critical path; assist with A/E and contractor procurements (RFQ/RFP), evaluations, and negotiation support;

coordinate design milestones/reviews; provide constructability, cost, and regulatory/permitting path.

• Construction Oversight: Monitor schedule/budget/quality; support RFIs/submittals/COs/pay apps; conduct site visits and concise status/risk reports;

coordinate inspections, commissioning, acceptance, closeout; provide QA/QC, cost controls/forecasting, HSE oversight; manage construction-phase communications.

Oversee the commissioning process to ensure all building systems are properly installed, tested, documented, and verified to meet performance, safety, and operational requirements.

• Commissioning, FFE, & Project Transition: Develop and monitor commissioning schedule, coordinate system testing and acceptance, coordinate owner training, coordinate FF&E planning, procurement, delivery and installation, coordinate transition to user department and facility operations staff.

• Program Tools/Reporting: Operate PMIS; produce bi-weekly and/or monthly as needed dashboards and/or executive summaries with variance alerts/mitigations;

maintain audit-ready document control; report on sustainability/resilience/technology integration.

• Community Engagement: Develop and carry out project-specific community engagement plans for high-profile facilities next to residential neighborhoods;

coordinate with Council district offices, neighborhood associations, HOAs, and nearby property owners; support public meetings, design input sessions, and Council/committee briefings; prepare clear, bilingual meeting materials, renderings, and project updates; set up construction-phase neighbor communications (advance notices, work hours, traffic/detour, noise/dust, and utility interruptions); keep a single point of contact and a tracked log of inquiries and complaints with response times;

coordinate good-neighbor measures (haul routes, staging, screening, lighting) with the contractor; report engagement activities and community concerns in biweekly and/or monthly as needed status reports.

• Dashboard Development: Design and build program and project dashboards linked to PMIS data; define KPIs, variance thresholds, and reporting cycles with BCM; create executive, Council, and public-facing views; keep the data accurate and update it biweekly and/or monthly as needed.

• Key Deliverables:

• Development of a Project Execution Plan

• Project Management Plan (PMP)

• Project Budget and Cost Plan

• Master Project Schedule

• Cost Management Report

• Cash Flow Forecast

• Procurement Plan and Schedule

• Risk Register

• Construction Progress Report

• Value Engineering Reports

• Closeout Documentation Checklist

• Final Project Report.

A. Project Oversight & Governance

• Represent the City’s interests in all phases of project development from planning and design through construction, warranty work and commissioning.

• Monitor compliance with Bond expenditure, a n d City policies.

• Provide independent review and recommendations on major project milestones

B. Stakeholder Coordination

• Serve as liaison among the City of Dallas, Respondents, contractors, client departments, and end users.

• Organize and facilitate coordination meetings, workshops, and public updates on a regularly scheduled basis.

• Document decisions and track action items to ensure accountability.

C. Budget & Cost Management

• Maintain established project budget controls.

• Review pay applications, cost Statement of Qualifications, and contingency usage.

• Develop and maintain cash flow forecasts and funding alignment reports.

D. Design Phase Management

• Oversee programming and design review to ensure operational needs are met.

• Track schedule milestones, monitor progress, and recommend corrective actions.

• Ensure quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC) processes are followed.

E. Procurement & Contract Preparation

• Support evaluation and selection processes.

• Monitor compliance with contract requirements and performance standards.

F. Construction Administration

• Review, validate, and recommend approval/denial of change orders.

• Maintain a change order log with cost and schedule impact tracking.

• Identify project risks and develop mitigation strategies.

G. Reporting & Transparency

• Provide biweekly and/or monthly as needed written reports on budget, schedule, risk, and project status.

• Prepare materials for City Council briefings and public transparency efforts.

• Maintain a complete project record for audit and compliance.

• Provide weekly and monthly reports detailing cost, schedule, issues, and progress.

H. Project Closeout & Transition

• Oversee punch list completion and warranty compliance.

• Ensure delivery of as-builts, O&M manuals, and staff training.

• Facilitate smooth transition into operations and document lessons learned.

• Supervise the commissioning of the facility to verify that building systems are properly installed, tested, and operational prior to occupancy.

• Post-occupancy support and assist with final commissioning documentation and corrections.

V. Pre-Qualification List Process (Notification)

After committee evaluation a proposed list of Respondents eligible to provide services, if any, will be those that are evaluated as the highest qualified by the criteria listed in the RFQ and will be notified that they have been selected for the Pre-Qualified List.

The City reserves the sole discretion to determine whether a solicitation response is responsive. City reserves the right to reject any or all Qualification Statements and to waive minor irregularities or discrepancies in any solicitation response as may be in the best interest of the City. Without exception, the City will not consider late submittals.

All Respondents submitting Qualification Statements are expected to comply with federal, state, and local laws and regulations regarding the preparation and submission of Qualification Statements. All responses submitted will be in compliance with City of Dallas Code and Procurement Guidelines and Texas Local Government Code pertaining to procurement for governmental entities.

As a point of reference, the City of Dallas Respondent Form Contract is included with this RFQ. Selected firms and/or representatives for all projects will be required to enter the City’s contract similar to the sample contract (see Attachment A.) once assigned a project. The contract will be tailored to each project and completed by the City Attorney's Office. No contract is binding until it has been approved as to form by the City Attorney and executed by the City Manager.

VI. Evaluation Criteria

Respondents will be evaluated according to the content and thoroughness of information provided for each of the following Evaluation Criteria sections:

Experience and Qualifications – 30 points

a. Provide a profile for the Respondent. Profiles should include general information including number of employees by location and the type of legal entity (corporation, limited liability company, joint venture, general partnership, etc.)

i. Briefly discuss the financial strength of the prospective Firm(s)

ii. Discuss any legal claims against any member of the prospective firm that alleges error and/or omissions and/or breach of professional ethics in the last five (5) years

iii. Provide at least five (5) references with, at a minimum, the following information:

1. Company/agency name

2. References’ names and their working titles

3. Addresses

4. Phone number and email addresses

5. Brief description of the work performed for each reference

b. Provide a list of no more than ten (10) projects for which the Respondent has provided professional services for Project Management Services during the previous five years.

These projects must demonstrate the prospective firm’s ability to carry out Project Management Services associated with the large-scale complex project development.

Please list projects in date order with the newest/most recent projects listed first.

Include in the project listing:

i. Name of the project

ii. Contact knowledgeable of the firm’s scope of work on the project, including contact name, phone number, email and address

iii. Scope and size of the project

iv. Total design costs of the project

v. Total construction costs of the project

vi. Specific role and services provided

vii. Date the project was completed, or if still underway the date anticipated to be completed

viii. Organization for which the service was provided

ix. Brief discussion of the methods, approach, and controls used on the project in order to implement it in an effective, timely, economical and professional manner

x. At minimum one project must demonstrate a public safety or comparable civic facility development involving vertical construction, and active stakeholder communication.

c. Identify the principal(s) who will be assigned and their level of commitment.

i. Provide a resume(s), including any public safety or comparable civic facility development projects during the last five (5) years in which they have had substantial involvement in a similar role for which they are proposing for this project. No substitutions of principals will be allowed without the City’s consent, unless the individual is no longer employed by the Respondent or a related company.

ii. Identify the project leads, managers, and key staff members who will be assigned, their level of commitment, and their function (role). Provide a resume for each, including public safety or comparable civic facility development experience in which they had a substantial role during the last five (5) years; and in which they have been involved in a similar role for which they are being proposed for this Project. Include a detailed organizational chart indicating placement of such individuals on the team. No substitutions of this staff will be allowed without the City’s consent, unless the individual is no longer employed by the Respondent or a related company.

d. Provide a list of proposed sub-Respondents:

i. Provide a brief description of each proposed Respondent, and a statement of the role each would be expected to provide. There will be no substitutions for proposed team composition, if selected, without the City’s prior approval.

ii. Include subcontractor qualifications to meet the scope of work.

e. Provide licensure of the Respondent’s responsible individual for providing Project

Management Services in various categories (architecture, engineering, etc.) in Texas.

Project Understanding, Methodology and Approach – 25 points

Discuss your firm’s approach to the following:

a. Respondent’s general understanding of the Project as described in this solicitation and attachments.

b. Respondent’s general approach to the provision of project management services on each component of the Project or on one or more specific parts of the Project.

c. Project management and quality control procedures, processes for performance, and past involvement in the projects cited in the Experience section.

d. Management and quality control processes for procurements and quality control related to Respondents.

e. Communication methods and processes for working with, coordinating with, and informing the Owner of project milestones, pending issues, mitigation of concerns, etc.

f. Collaborative approach to working as Project Management Respondent, etc.

g. Processes and procedures for developing milestones, meeting schedules, budgets, etc.

h. Experience and approach for leading public engagement involvement activities.

i. Experience and approach for working with all capital delivery methods used by governmental entities such as the City of Dallas:

i. Assisting collaboratively with the procurement of A/E Design services, construction management, etc.;

ii. Providing assistance during bidding and permitting to answer questions and provide plan revisions as required;

iii. Providing assistance with close-out phase services, including, but not limited to, submission of drawings, as-builts, commissioning and other project-related documents.

j. Discuss your approach to ensuring the availability of the Respondent and key staff to work on the project for the next (2) years, including any contingency plan.

i. Incorporate a discussion of the firm’s response to the potential loss of any key staff member to ensure continuity of results / delivery.

Capacity and Resources – 15 points

Discuss Respondent’s approach to the following:

a. Provide a start-readiness and ramp-up plan — Mobilization timeline (target 14–30 days), milestones, dependencies, and contingencies.

b. Demonstrate bench depth and backfill — Alternates, surge capacity, succession for critical roles, and an org chart ensuring continuity.

c. Describe resources to be used project-management tools and systems — PMIS integrating schedule, cost, risk, document control, and dashboards; include sample reports and reporting cadence.

d. Explain cost/schedule/risk and QA/QC processes — Change-control workflow, forecasting approach, risk-register cadence, quality reviews, and issue tracking.

e. Commit to communications and responsiveness — Service levels (≤24-hour written response; ≤4-hour urgent acknowledgment), primary contacts, and escalation path.

f. Summarize community and stakeholder engagement examples and a plan for outreach, materials, feedback loops, and issue resolution.

g. Team’s experience and participation in the local market, reflecting their knowledge of the local workforce

The Respondent’s availability of key personnel to begin work and support the project, including staff, software, tools, and systems used for project management.

Past Performance - 10 points

a. The Respondent’s record of completing projects on time and within budget. Client satisfaction from previous projects and evidence of conflict resolution and collaborative project delivery.

DRIVE Plan - 20 points

It is the policy of the City of Dallas to involve certified small business enterprises (SBEs) to the greatest extent feasible in the City’s contracting opportunities. The City further seeks to encourage the growth and development of SBEs, promoting local economic growth and increased competition. In alignment with this commitment the City has adopted the Developing Regional & Inclusive Vendor Enterprises (DRIVE) Policy for City of Dallas contracts.

• Evaluation points shall be awarded as follows:

o SBE Utilization – up to 8 points

▪ Proposed SBE Commitment

▪ First-time Contracting o Local Economic Impact – up to 6 points

▪ Local Workforce

▪ Local Supply Chain Usage

▪ Local Community Investment o Engagement Score – up to 6 points

▪ Past Subcontractor Utilization

▪ Documented Engagement Efforts

▪ Past Timely Payments to Subcontractors

All the required forms are listed as Attachment C-1 on Page 14 and are as follows:

• Attachment C-1: Business Enterprise HUB – Form 602.SAW*

• Attachment C-1: Business Enterprise HUB – Form 604.SAW*

• Attachment C-1: Business Enterprise HUB – Form 605.SAW*

• Attachment C-1: Business Enterprise HUB – Form 606.SAW*

• Attachment C-1: Business Enterprise HUB – Form 607.SAW*

• Attachment C-1: Business Enterprise HUB – Form 609.SAW*

• Attachment C-1: Business Enterprise HUB – Form 610.SAW*

• Attachment C-1: SBE Listing for Solicitation No. BON-2026-30609**

**Please note that Attachment C-1: SBE Listing for Solicitation No. BON-2026-30609 will be issued via upcoming Addendum.

Category Description Points

Experience & Qualifications

Relevant experience as a Program Manager and/or providing Project Management Services on large multi-phase projects and vertical capital improvement projects. Qualifications of key personnel and staff; resources assigned to the Office of Bond and Construction Management Team; staff continuity and ability to complete time-sensitive tasks, responsiveness, and work quality.

Project Understanding, Methodology and Approach

Provide your proposed approach and understanding of the project and its delivery requirements, understanding of capital infrastructure delivery needs, along with a commitment to meaningful community engagement throughout all phases of the work.

Capacity and Resources

The availability of key personnel to support the project, including staff, software, tools, and project-management systems, as well as the team’s experience and participation in the local market, reflecting their knowledge of the local workforce, economy, and the City of Dallas capital improvement project (bond program projects) processes.

Past

Performance and

References

The record of completing projects on time and within budget. Client satisfaction from previous projects and evidence of conflict resolution and collaborative project delivery

DRIVE Plan It is the policy of the City of Dallas to involve certified small business enterprises (SBEs) to the greatest extent feasible in the City’s contracting opportunities. The City further seeks to encourage the growth and development of SBEs, promoting local economic growth and increased competition. In alignment with this commitment the City has adopted the Developing Regional & Inclusive Vendor Enterprises (DRIVE) Policy for City of Dallas contracts.

Subtotal Total Possible Evaluation Criteria Score 100

VII. Acknowledgements

Respondents shall provide a signed confirmation on letterhead, stating the following documents have been reviewed and will be executed as part of the RFQ submittal, if required:

• DRIVE Policy Forms (Attachment C)

• Conflict of Interest Questionnaire (Attachment D)

• Disclosure of Interested Parties (Form 1295) (Attachment E)

• Acknowledgement of House Bill 89 (Attachment F)

• Acknowledgement of Senate Bill 252 (Attachment G)

• Acknowledgement of Senate Bill 13 (Attachment H)

• Acknowledgement of Senate Bill 13(Attachment I)

• Acknowledgement of City of Dallas Living Wage Affidavit (Attachment J)

VIII. Project Schedule

Pre-Submittal Meeting October 22, 2026, 1 pm

Public Q&A Due Date November 5, 2026

RFQ Submittal Deadline November 13, 2026, 1 pm

Committee Evaluation November 20 – December 16, 2026

Ranking Review December 21, 2026

Interviews January 7 – 8, 2027

Departmental Approval January 22, 2027

Notify Respondents of ranking results by Evaluation Committee

January 29, 2027

IX. Attachments

A. City of Dallas Sample Contract – Respondent’s Contract

B. Insurance Requirements**

C. DRIVE Policy Forms

• Attachment C-1: Business Enterprise HUB – Form 602.SAW*

• Attachment C-1: Business Enterprise HUB – Form 604.SAW*

• Attachment C-1: Business Enterprise HUB – Form 605.SAW*

• Attachment C-1: Business Enterprise HUB – Form 606.SAW*

• Attachment C-1: Business Enterprise HUB – Form 607.SAW*

• Attachment C-1: Business Enterprise HUB – Form 609.SAW*

• Attachment C-1: Business Enterprise HUB – Form 610.SAW*

D. Conflict of Interest Questionnaire*

E. Notice concerning Disclosure of Interested Parties (Form 1295)*

F. House Bill 89 (Acknowledgement of Prohibition on Contracts with Companies Boycotting Israel)*

G. Senate Bill 252 (Acknowledgement of Prohibition on Contracts with Foreign Terrorist

Organizations)*

H. Senate Bill 13 (Acknowledgement of Boycotting against Firearms and Ammunition Industries)*

I. Senate Bill 13 (Acknowledgement of Contracting with Entities that Boycott Energy Companies)*

J. City of Dallas Living Wage Affidavit*

K. Bond Category Interest Form**

NOTE: *Failure to sign these forms may result in Respondent’s submittal being considered “Non-Responsive”

**Please note that Attachment B. Insurance Requirements and Attachment K. Bond Category Interest Form will be issued via upcoming Addendum.