PILLAR: Sustainable
AGENDA DATE: April 22, 2026
COUNCIL DISTRICT(S): 5
DEPARTMENT: Office of Bond and Construction Management
PRIORITY: Infrastructure
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SUBJECT
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Authorize a design-build construction contract with G.P. Cooper Industries, Inc. dba Cooper General Contractors for design and preconstruction services, an early construction package, and architectural and engineering services for the design and construction of capital improvement upgrades at Fire Station No. 5 - Not to exceed $285,487.00 - Financing: Public Safety Facilities (F) Fund (2024 General Obligation Bond Fund)
*In alignment with Bond Implementation Program.
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BACKGROUND
Fire Station No. 5 is an 8,500 square feet, three-bay, single-story facility that opened on March 26, 1979. The station serves approximately 4.53 square miles in the Pleasant Grove area of Southeast Dallas. The first-alarm district is predominantly residential, with several commercial occupancies. As the facility approaches 47 years of service, it requires significant repairs and upgrades to ensure continued operational functionality and to support the health, safety, and quality of life of the firefighters and Emergency Medical Services personnel assigned to the station.
The facility is experiencing foundation movement, including structural cracking and separation of building components, which has also impacted two 1,000-gallon aboveground storage tanks. The project will include investigation of the foundation issues, design and construction of necessary repairs, replacement of the affected tanks, and construction of a new supporting foundation system.
Additional improvements include kitchen renovations to meet current building and accessibility codes, replacement of outdated electrical panels to achieve code compliance, and evaluation and correction of plumbing systems following foundation stabilization. The need for foundation, kitchen, and mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) improvements was identified as a top priority in 2023 and added to the Needs Inventory as a candidate for funding in a future bond program.
In 2022, two new heating, ventilation and air conditioning units were installed using 2017 Bond Funds. The proposed work will address the remaining critical structural and system deficiencies to extend the useful life of the facility.
On May 4, 2024, Dallas voters approved Proposition F 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 public safety facilities. The capital improvement upgrades to the foundation, kitchen and MEP systems at Fire Station No. 5 were identified 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 2, 2025, three firms submitted Statements of Qualifications. A selection committee evaluated these submissions, ranked the firms based on published criteria, and shortlisted firms based on the published criteria. On June 13, 2025, a Request for Proposal request was issued to the shortlisted firms.
On July 18, 2025, two of the three firms submitted a proposal for design-build services at Fire Station No. 5. On July 28, 2025, G.P. Cooper Industries, Inc. dba Cooper General Contractors 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.
This action authorizes a design-build construction contract with G.P. Cooper Industries, Inc. dba Cooper General Contractors covering design and preconstruction services, an early construction package, and architectural and engineering services for the design and construction of capital improvement upgrades at Fire Station No. 5 located at 2039 N. St. Augustine Drive.
ESTIMATED SCHEDULE OF PROJECT
Begin Design May 2026
Complete Design November 2026
Begin Construction January 2027
Complete Construction July 2027
PRIOR ACTION/REVIEW (COUNCIL, BOARDS, COMMISSIONS)
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.
The Public Safety Committee was briefed on Dallas Fire Rescue’s (DFR) Facilities Construction and Improvements Plan related to approved 2024 Bond Projects on January 12, 2026
The Public Safety Committee was briefed on DFR’s Facilities Construction and Improvements Plan related to approved 2024 Bond Projects on February 9, 2026.
The Public Safety Committee was briefed on DFR’s Facilities Construction and Improvements Plan related to approved 2024 Bond Projects on March 3, 2026.
Information about this item was provided to the Public Safety Committee on an upcoming agenda item regarding the design and construction of capital improvement upgrades at Fire Station No. 5 on April 13, 2026.
FISCAL INFORMATION
|
Fund |
FY 2026 |
FY 2027 |
Future Years |
|
Public Safety Facilities (F) Fund (2024 General Obligation Bond Fund) |
$285,487.00 |
$0.00 |
$0.00 |
LOCAL PARTICIPATION
|
Prime |
Status |
Workforce % |
|
G.P. Cooper Industries, Inc. dba Cooper General Contractors |
Non-local |
64.29% |
PROCUREMENT INFORMATION
A Request for Qualifications (RFQ) (Solicitation CIZ25-BCM-3156) was issued on April 2, 2025. On May 2, 2025, three Qualifications Statements were received in response to the RFQ. Following the review of the submitted Qualifications Statements, all three candidates were recommended, and a Request for Proposal was issued to the short-listed firms on June 13, 2025:
• Tri-Arc Construction, LLC
• G.P. Cooper Industries, Inc. dba Cooper General Contractors
• Big Sky Construction Company, Inc.
Two proposals were received and distributed to the Evaluation Committee on July 18, 2025. Following independent review and evaluation of each submittal, the Evaluation Committee members ranked the candidate’s proposal and closed the Evaluation reports on July 28, 2025. The resulting cumulative ranking of the Evaluation Committee determined G.P. Cooper Industries, Inc. dba Cooper General Contractors to be the highest-ranked proposal.
OWNER/EXECUTIVE
G.P. Cooper Industries, Inc. dba Cooper General Contractors
Joe Flores, President
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