Request for Competitive Sealed Proposals for Dallas Museum of Art for Mechanical and Electrical Upgrades

The City of Dallas Office of Bond and Construction Management is soliciting Competitive Sealed Proposals for mechanical, electrical, building management system, fire alarm, and fire control upgrades at the Dallas Museum of Art, 1717 N. Harwood Street, with proposals due September 25, 2026 at 1:00 PM and a mandatory pre-proposal meeting and site survey on August 31, 2026 from 9:30 AM to 12:00 PM (with a potential second meeting on September 1). A Small Business Enterprise participation goal of 7.56% applies, requiring proposers to document good faith efforts to meet the target.

The scope includes furnishing and installing new HVAC systems, electrical equipment, BMS components, and fire protection systems while maintaining continuous building operations through temporary mechanical units and electrical service boards. Proposers must demonstrate relevant experience with occupied cultural facilities, chiller replacement, air-handling-unit replacement, temporary systems, and commissioning. Detailed unit pricing for selected work activities and a graphic construction schedule in Gantt Chart format are required deliverables.

Evaluation criteria total 100 points: respondent price (40 points), approach and experience related to the project (20 points), museum operations and building art collection protection (20 points), and the Developing Regional & Inclusive Vendor Enterprises (DRIVE) Plan (20 points). Proposers must submit the cost breakdown form, all required DRIVE forms, insurance documentation, conflict of interest questionnaires, and Texas-mandated compliance forms.

Questions are due by 5:00 PM on September 17, 2026, with responses provided by 5:00 PM on September 22. The estimated contract award date is January 13, 2027, with an executed contract issued by February 13, 2027, and notice to proceed by February 28, 2027. The City reserves the right to negotiate pricing, waive requirements, make no award determination, or request modifications to submittals.