PILLAR: Vibrant
AGENDA DATE: November 12, 2025
COUNCIL DISTRICT(S): 2
DEPARTMENT: Park & Recreation Department
PRIORITY: N/A
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SUBJECT
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Authorize a professional services contract with FGM Architects, Inc. for architectural and engineering services for the schematic design, design development, construction documents, bidding and negotiation, and construction administration for the construction of the new White Rock Hills Recreation Center located at 2127 and 2165 Highland Road - Not to exceed $1,608,389.19 - Financing: Park and Recreation Facilities (B) Fund (2024 General Obligation Bond Fund)
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BACKGROUND
On February 12, 2025, the City of Dallas advertised the Request for Qualifications for Architectural and Engineering Consulting Services for the new White Rock Hills Recreation Center. In response to this advertisement, the Office of Procurement Services received submittals from 31 interested architecture firms on March 14, 2025.
On April 16, 2025, the Park & Recreation Department, Planning and Design Selection Committee evaluated and ranked 31 firms based on their qualifications.
On April 29, 2025, the Planning and Design Division sent a Request for Proposal for Architectural and Engineering Services for the new White Rock Hills Recreation Center to the top 5 interested architectural firms. The Planning and Design Division received submittals from the 5 firms on May 16, 2025.
On May 28, 2025, the Selection Committee’s evaluation scored the proposals and ascertained that FGM Architects, Inc. was the most qualified proposer for this project.
Ranked in order by a panel of four evaluators. Ranking scores indicated below based on score of 100:
Proposers Rank
FGM Architects, Inc. 1
Gresham Smith 2
Kirksey Architecture 3
Caco Architecture 4
Sith Group 5
ESTIMATED SCHEDULE OF PROJECT
Begin Design December 2025
Complete Design December 2026
Begin Construction April 2027
Complete Construction June 2028
PRIOR ACTION/REVIEW (COUNCIL, BOARDS, COMMISSIONS)
On November 12, 2025, the Park and Recreation Board authorized a professional services contract with FGM Architects, Inc. for architectural and engineering services for the schematic design, design development, construction documents, bidding and negotiation, and construction administration for the construction of the new White Rock Hills Recreation Center located at 2127 and 2165 Highland Road.
FISCAL INFORMATION
|
Fund |
FY 2026 |
FY 2027 |
Future Years |
|
Park and Recreation Facilities (B) Fund (2024 General Obligation Bond Fund) |
$ 1,608,389.19 |
$0.00 |
$0.00 |
LOCAL PARTICIPATION
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Prime |
Status |
Workforce % |
|
FGM Architects, Inc. |
Non-local |
0.00% |
PROCUREMENT INFORMATION
In accordance with the City of Dallas Administrative Directive 4-05 procurement guidelines, FGM Architects, Inc. was selected as the most qualified consultant for this project.
OWNER/EXECUTIVE
FGM Architects, Inc.
300 Throckmorton Street
Fort Worth, Texas 76102
David Polkinghorn, AIA, Project Manager
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