PILLAR: Sustainable
AGENDA DATE: August 25, 2026
COUNCIL DISTRICT(S): 2
DEPARTMENT: Office of Bond and Construction Management
PRIORITY: Infrastructure
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SUBJECT
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Authorize Supplemental Agreement No. 1 to the design-build construction contract with METCO Engineering, Inc. to provide construction services for capital improvement upgrades at The Bridge Homeless Recovery Center - Not to exceed $1,442,767.00, from $440,126.00 to $1,882,893.00 - Financing: Homeless Assistance Facilities (I) Fund (2024 General Obligation Bond Fund)
*In alignment with Bond Implementation Program.
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BACKGROUND
The Bridge Homeless Recovery Center (The Bridge) opened on May 20, 2008, providing a centralized entry point for unhoused adults to access multiple services at one location through on-site services and co-located agencies. It is the largest and only low barrier emergency shelter in the city. Originally designed to serve 250 individuals each day, The Bridge’s average daily guest count is nearly 700.
The City of Dallas has a Management Services Contract with Bridge Steps for the operation, programming, and management of The Bridge.
Since 2019, The Bridge has experienced three major power outages that required the relocation of hundreds of guests. With all Dallas shelters at or near capacity, it is extremely challenging to provide meals and shelter at an alternate location. The need for a 1-megawatt capacity gas-powered back-up generator was identified as a top priority in 2021 and was added to the Needs Inventory as a candidate for funding in a future bond program.
On May 4, 2024, Dallas voters approved Proposition I of the 2024 General Obligation Bond Program (the “2024 Bond Program”), which provides funding for capital improvement projects, including the planning, design, construction, and improvement of the city’s homeless assistance facilities. The capital improvement upgrades for a new generator and associated electrical service upgrade work at The Bridge were included as a priority project.
To begin this effort, a two-step procurement for a design-build contract was initiated. The first step being a Request for Qualifications solicitation which was developed and publicly advertised on April 2, 2025. On May 9, 2025, two firms submitted Statements of Qualifications. A selection committee evaluated these submissions, ranked the firms based on published criteria, and shortlisted both firms based on the published criteria. On May 28, 2025, a Request for Proposal request was issued to the short listed firms.
On June 27, 2025, only one firm submitted a proposal for electrical upgrades and generator addition at The Bridge. On July 7, 2025. METCO Engineering, Inc., was selected as the most qualified proposer through a qualifications-based selection process, adhering to the City of Dallas and State of Texas procurement guidelines.
On November 12, 2025, the City Council approved a design-build construction contract with METCO Engineering, Inc. for design and preconstruction services, an early construction package, and engineering services for the design and construction of capital improvement upgrades at The Bridge.
METCO Engineering, Inc. was selected following a two-step qualifications-based selection process in accordance with the City of Dallas and State of Texas procurement guidelines.
The design-build delivery method streamlines project execution by combining design and construction responsibilities under a single contract, promoting efficiency, cost control, and seamless coordination between the design and construction teams. The design-build process follows a standard two-step approach in which the base contract covers the design phase only, which is followed by a Supplemental Agreement (this action) authorizes and governs the construction phase.
This action authorizes Supplemental Agreement No. 1 to the design-build construction contract with METCO Engineering, Inc. for construction services for capital improvement upgrades at The Bridge located at 1818 Corsicana Street.
ESTIMATED SCHEDULE OF PROJECT
Begin Design December 2025
Complete Design May 2026
Begin Construction September 2026
Complete Construction April 2027
PRIOR ACTION/REVIEW (COUNCIL, BOARDS, COMMISSIONS)
On June 22, 2005, the City Council authorized a contract with CamargoCopeland Architects, LLP to provide final programming and conceptual design services by Resolution No. 05-1985.
On August 24, 2005, the City Council ordered a special election on Tuesday, November 8, 2005, to authorize general obligation bonds by the qualified voters of the City for the purpose of providing funds for permanent public improvements by Resolution No. 05-2528; and Ordinance No. 26095.
On December 5, 2005, the City Council authorized a professional services contract with CamargoCopeland Architects, LLP, to provide full design services for the new Homeless Assistance Center located at 1818 Corsicana Street, by Resolution No. 05-3374. Major elements of the program include Entry/Intake, Client Spaces, Social Services, Training & Education, Mental Health, Physical Health, Residential Programs, Food Services Administration, and General Support Spaces.
On April 12, 2006, the City Council authorized the preparation of plans for the issuance of $23,800,000.00 in Bond Sales and the establishment of appropriations in an amount not to exceed $23,950,666, by Resolution No. 06-1093.
On January 24, 2007, the City Council authorized a construction services contract with Satterfield & Pontikes Construction, Inc. for the construction of the new Homeless Assistance Center located at 1818 Corsicana Street by Resolution No. 07-0350.
On February 14, 2024, the City Council authorized ordering a May 2024 Bond Election to fund a variety of capital improvement projects citywide by Resolution No. 24-0280; and Ordinance No. 32658.
On May 15, 2024, the City Council authorized and adopted the canvassing committee’s report for the May 4, 2024 Bond Election, certifying the election results and declaring that a majority of voters supported all bond propositions by Resolution No. 24-0695; and Ordinance No. 32658.
On November 12, 2025, the City Council authorized a contract award for design build construction contract with METCO Engineering, Inc, for design and preconstruction services, an early construction package, and engineering services for the design and construction of capital improvement upgrades by Resolution No. 25-1753.
Information about this item was provided to the Housing and Homelessness Solutions Committee on August 24, 2026.
FISCAL INFORMATION
|
Fund |
FY 2026 |
FY 2027 |
Future Years |
|
Homeless Assistance Facilities (I) (2024 General Obligation Bond Fund) |
$1,442,767.00 |
$0.00 |
$0.00 |
Design-Build Construction Contract $ 440,126.00
Supplemental Agreement No. 1 (this action) $1,442,767.00
Total $1,882,893.00
LOCAL PARTICIPATION
|
Prime |
Status |
Workforce % |
|
METCO Engineering, Inc. |
Local |
60.00% |
OWNER/EXECUTIVE
METCO Engineering, Inc.
11120 Petal St., B300
Dallas, TX 75238
Barry Bagheri, Owner and President
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