PILLAR: Core
AGENDA DATE: January 14, 2026
COUNCIL DISTRICT(S): 4
DEPARTMENT: Department of Facilities and Real Estate Management
PRIORITY: Infrastructure
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SUBJECT
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Authorize a construction contract with METCO Engineering, Inc., the most advantageous proposer of five, for the installation of a new rooftop solar photovoltaic system at the Beckley Saner Recreation Center located at 114 West Hobson Avenue - METCO Engineering, Inc., most advantageous proposer of five - Not to exceed $488,418.00 - Financing: ARPA Redevelopment Fund
*In alignment with CECAP.
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BACKGROUND
The Beckley Saner Recreation Center located at 114 West Hobson Avenue, Dallas, Texas, is being upgraded to include a new rooftop solar photovoltaic (PV) system.
This project is being implemented in support of the Comprehensive Environmental & Climate Action Plan that was adopted by the City in May 2020 to reduce City of Dallas greenhouse gas emissions.
The proposed 232.6 kW-DC solar PV system is expected to reduce the facility’s annual energy usage by approximately 72%, compared to 2024 energy usage, and reduce the annual energy cost by approximately $23,000.00.
The work consists of furnishing all labor, materials, equipment, and supervision required to install a fully operational solar PV system, including panels, inverters, wiring, racking, and system integration with the existing electrical infrastructure.
This contract will also include testing, commissioning, and coordination with the Department of Facilities and Real Estate Management and Oncor to ensure compliance with all applicable codes and interconnection standards.
ESTIMATED SCHEDULE OF PROJECT
Begin Date January 2026
Complete Date July 2026
PRIOR ACTION/REVIEW (COUNCIL, BOARDS, COMMISSIONS)
On February 28, 2024, the City Council authorized the transfer and reallocation of ARPA funds from the U.S. Department of Treasury for the Coronavirus Local Fiscal Recovery Fund to the ARPA Redevelopment multi-year fund to provide assistance with completing projects by Resolution No. 24-0315.
The Environmental Commission Committee was briefed by memorandum regarding this matter on December 10, 2025. <https://cityofdallas.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=AO&ID=170417&GUID=b0d59283-7823-4993-a3ff-1c4fb903a640&N=VXBjb21pbmcgQWdlbmRhIEl0ZW0gLSBCZWNrbGV5IFNhbmVyIFNvbGFyIFBWIERlc2lnbiBhbmQgSW5zdGFsbGF0aW9uIC0gU2lnbmVkLnBkZg%3d%3d>
Information about this item was provided to the Parks, Trails and the Environment Committee on January 5, 2026.
FISCAL INFORMATION
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Fund |
FY 2026 |
FY 2027 |
Future Years |
|
ARPA Redevelopment Fund |
$488,418.00 |
$0.00 |
$0.00 |
LOCAL PARTICIPATION
|
Prime |
Status |
Workforce % |
|
METCO Engineering, Inc. |
Local |
60.00% |
PROCUREMENT INFORMATION
A Request for Competitive Sealed Proposals for this project was advertised on May 21, 2025 and May 28, 2025 and closed on July 25, 2025. Proposals were evaluated based on price, qualifications, experience, project approach, and schedule adherence, in accordance with Chapter 252 of the Texas Local Government Code.
Proposals were received from five respondents, and a four-person selection committee comprising of staff from Facilities Real Estate Management, Office of Environmental Quality and Transportation and Public Works departments. The evaluation committee selected the following firm:
*Denotes successful proposer
Proposers Address Rank
*METCO Engineering, Inc. 11120 Petal St., Suite B300 1
Dallas, TX 75238
Axium Solar, Inc. 3499 FM 1461 2
McKinney, TX 75071
Holt Renewables, LLC 1301 South Capital of Texas Hwy., 3
Suite B315
Austin, TX 78746
Ecolectrics, LLC 275 Lotus Cir. 4
Ausin, TX 78737
Allegiance Solar, LLC 500 Crescent Ct., Suite 220 5
Dallas, TX 75201
OWNER/EXECUTIVE
METCO Engineering, Inc.
Barry Bagheri, Chief Executive Officer
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