STRATEGIC PRIORITY: Sustainable
AGENDA DATE: June 25, 2025
COUNCIL DISTRICT(S): 14
DEPARTMENT: Office of Bond and Construction Management
EXECUTIVE: Dev Rastogi
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SUBJECT
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Authorize a construction services contract with Dyna Ten for the removal and replacement of two cooling towers at the Winspear Opera House of Dallas Center for the Performing Arts Foundation, Inc. - Not to exceed $1,108,969.00 - Financing: Cultural and Performing Arts Facilities (E) Fund (2024 General Obligation Bond Fund)
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BACKGROUND
Since October 12, 2009, Dallas Center for the Performing Arts Foundation, Inc. (DCPAF) has been instrumental in realizing the vision behind the creation of the Dallas Arts District. This dynamic cultural hub has become a catalyst for artistic innovation, an economic driver, and a key attraction for cultural tourism. It has contributed to corporate relocations, generated tax revenue, and is now recognized as one of the leading arts and cultural districts in the United States. The replacement of the two cooling towers at the Winspear Opera House will ensure the district’s continued operational success and sustainability.
On May 4, 2024, Dallas voters approved Proposition E of the 2024 General Obligation Bond Program. This funding was dedicated for the planning, design, construction, and improvement of cultural and performing arts facilities.
On December 11, 2024, a Request for Competitive Sealed Proposals solicitation was developed and publicly advertised. Only one proposal was received on January 10, 2025, via the City’s Bonfire portal for this solicitation.
On January 20, 2025, the Evaluation Committee ranked the firm based on published criteria according to City of Dallas and State of Texas procurement guidelines and recommended Dyna Ten as the Best-Value Proposal.
It is now deemed desirable to authorize a construction services contract with Dyna Ten. This contract will include the removal and replacement of the two cooling towers at the Winspear Opera House at DCPAF, with a total contract amount not to exceed $1,108,969.00.
Dyna Ten was selected following a one-step selection process in accordance with the City of Dallas and the State of Texas procurement guidelines.
ESTIMATED SCHEDULE OF PROJECT
Begin Construction November 2025
Complete Construction December 2026
PRIOR ACTION/REVIEW (COUNCIL, BOARDS, COMMISSIONS)
This item has no prior action.
FISCAL INFORMATION
|
Fund |
FY 2025 |
FY 2026 |
Future Years |
|
Cultural and Performing Arts Facilities (E) Fund (2024 General Obligation Bond Fund) |
$1,108,969.00 |
$0.00 |
$0.00 |
M/WBE INFORMATION
In accordance with the City’s Business Inclusion and Development Policy adopted on September 23, 2020, by Resolution No. 20-1430, as amended, the M/WBE participation on this contract is as follows:
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Contract Amount |
Procurement Category |
M/WBE Goal |
|
$1,108,969.00 |
Construction |
32.00% |
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M/WBE Subcontracting % |
M/WBE Overall % |
M/WBE Overall Participation $ |
|
32.55% |
32.55% |
$360,967.00 |
|
• This contract meets the M/WBE goal. |
|
• Dyna Ten - Non-Local; Workforce - 2.90% Local |
PROCUREMENT INFORMATION
The following proposal was received and opened on January 10, 2025:
*Denotes only proposer
Alter. Nos. 1
Proposer Base Bid 2, and 3** Total Bid Ranking
*Dyna Ten $565,901.00 $543,068.00 $1,108,969.00 1
4373 Diplomacy Road
Fort Worth, Texas 76155
** Additive Alternates only to be utilized if necessary and must be authorized in writing by the City of Dallas Project Manager prior to Dyna Ten proceeding.
**Alternate No. 1 provides for the construction of stainless steel constructed.
**Alternate No. 2. provides for two cooling tower rental.
**Alternate No. 3 provides for cooling tower tariffs 10%.
OWNER/EXECUTIVE
Dyna Ten
Grant Grubb, Vice President
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