Design-Build Contract for Roof Replacement & Water Infiltration Mitigation at Bath House Cultural Center (BHCC) & South Dallas Cultural Center (SDCC)

The City of Dallas, through its Office of Bond and Construction Management, is soliciting a design-build contract for roof replacement and water infiltration mitigation services at two cultural centers: the Bath House Cultural Center (BHCC) located at 501 E. Lawther Drive and the South Dallas Cultural Center (SDCC) located at 3400 S Fitzhugh. The BHCC is a 1930 Art Deco landmark facility with a flat roof system over 30 years old exhibiting cracking, blistering, and water infiltration issues, while the SDCC is a 34,000-square-foot facility constructed in 1986 with a modified bitumen roof system over 15 years old showing moderate deterioration. The selected design-build firm must include both an engineer or architect and a builder qualified to engage in construction in Texas and will be responsible for design services, preconstruction services, an early construction package, and full construction administration. Deliverables include preliminary and detailed design packages with drawings, specifications for all systems, and detailed as-built documentation upon completion. The project aligns with the City of Dallas's Comprehensive Environmental & Climate Action Plan, emphasizing sustainability, energy efficiency, renewable energy integration including potential solar photovoltaic systems, greenhouse gas emission reduction, and extreme weather resilience. Evaluation criteria include Statement of Qualifications (pass/fail), Project Team Organization (40 points), Project Experience (40 points), and Ability to Achieve Sustainability Goals (20 points). Critical deadlines include a pre-submittal meeting on February 26, 2026, at 11:00 AM via Microsoft Teams; questions due March 12, 2026; qualifications statements due March 20, 2026, by 1:00 PM via the Bonfire platform; short-listed candidates notified and issued Request for Proposal on April 3, 2026; proposal submissions due May 1, 2026; notification of recommended firm on May 15, 2026; and City Council award scheduled for August 12, 2026, with contract execution and Notice to Proceed estimated for September 2026.

The contract includes local workforce participation requirements, with bidders obligated to complete the Team Make-Up and Local Workforce Form and Contractor's Affidavit documenting team composition, subcontractor information, and local versus non-local entity designations. Respondents must acknowledge compliance with Texas Government Code provisions prohibiting contracts with companies boycotting Israel, engaging with foreign terrorist organizations, discriminating against firearm industries, or boycotting energy companies. The estimated project budget is $3,000,000, approved through the 2024 Bond Program, with selected respondents required to post a 5 percent proposal bond of the construction budget amount excluding design services, and payment and performance bonds required before construction begins. Contractors must maintain comprehensive insurance coverage including workers' compensation, commercial general liability ($1,000,000 per occurrence minimum), business automobile liability, and professional liability insurance as applicable. The contract incorporates the City of Dallas General Conditions for Building Construction and requires compliance with federal, state, and local laws, OSHA standards, LEED environmental standards, and storm water management requirements. All submissions become property of the City of Dallas and are subject to disclosure under the Texas Public Information Act.