PILLAR: Core
AGENDA DATE: February 11, 2026
COUNCIL DISTRICT(S): 14
DEPARTMENT: Department of Facilities and Real Estate Management
PRIORITY: Infrastructure
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SUBJECT
Title
Authorize an increase in the construction services contract with Big Sky Construction Company, Inc. for additional material and labor costs for the reconstruction of the C3 gallery at the Dallas Museum of Art - Not to exceed $323,273.28, from $6,151,139.06 to $6,474,412.34 - Financing: Capital Construction Fund
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BACKGROUND
On August 22, 2022, the Dallas area experienced torrential rainstorms that caused damage to the Dallas Museum of Art. The rain caused the Reves gallery courtyard drains to be overcome and water to flood into the Reves gallery. Subsequently, due to the gallery raised floor assembly, the water entering the space dropped below the floor and ran under it spreading throughout the Reves gallery. The water beneath the floor then descended into the C3 gallery below through various floor penetrations, including but not limited to, electrical, mechanical, plumbing, and building seams. In response, cleanup and bulk water extraction was started and completed in the areas. The water damaged building components including, but not limited to, floors, walls, ceilings, and other building components contained within, were assessed, and removed as required throughout the C3 and Reves galleries in coordination with the performance of mold remediation.
On January 8, 2025, the City Council authorized a construction services contract with Big Sky Construction Company, Inc. for the reconstruction of the Reves and C3 galleries at the Dallas Museum of Art, in an amount not to exceed $6,070,000.00, by Resolution No. 25-0117.
This action will authorize Change Order No. 5 in the construction services contract with Big Sky Construction Company, Inc. for additional material and labor costs to replace the T1 light fixtures due to design revisions in the C3 gallery at the Dallas Museum of Art, in an amount not to exceed $323,273.28, increasing the contract from $6,151,139.06 to $6,474,412.34.
ESTIMATED SCHEDULE OF PROJECT
Begin Construction March 2026
Complete Construction May 2026
PRIOR ACTION/REVIEW (COUNCIL, BOARDS, COMMISSIONS)
On December 14, 2022, the City Council authorized the City Manager to increase appropriations in an amount not to exceed $6,810,500.00 in the 2022 Severe Weather and Flood Fund, to repair damage to City facilities as a result of the severe weather event by Resolution No. 22-1745.
On January 8, 2025, the City Council authorized a construction services contract with Big Sky Construction Company, Inc. for the reconstruction of the Reves and C3 galleries at the Dallas Museum of Art, by Resolution No.25-0117.
FISCAL INFORMATION
|
Fund |
FY 2026 |
FY 2027 |
Future Years |
|
Capital Construction Fund |
$323,273.28 |
$0.00 |
$0.00 |
Construction Contract $6,070,000.00
Administrative Change Order No. 1 ($ 68,349.28)
Administrative Change Order No. 2 $ 25,234.12
Administrative Change Order No. 3 $ 39,583.00
Administrative Change Order No. 4 $ 84,671.22
Change Order No. 5 (this action) $ 323,273.28
Total $6,474,412.34
LOCAL PARTICIPATION
|
Prime |
Status |
Workforce % |
|
Big Sky Construction |
Local |
4.35% |
OWNER/EXECUTIVE
Big Sky Construction Co., Inc.
Bob Long, President
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