PILLAR: Vibrant
AGENDA DATE: October 22, 2025
COUNCIL DISTRICT(S): 13
DEPARTMENT: Park & Recreation Department
PRIORITY: N/A
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SUBJECT
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Authorize a professional services contract with Grace Design Studios, LLC for architectural and engineering services for the schematic design, design development, construction documents, bidding and negotiation, and construction administration for the renovation of Marcus Park Recreation Center located at 3003 Northaven Road - Not to exceed $533,635.00 - Financing: Park and Recreation Facilities (B) Fund (2024 General Obligation Bond Fund)
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BACKGROUND
On February 5, 2025, the City of Dallas advertised the Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for Professional Consultants in Various Disciplines for Park and Facility Projects included in the 2024 Bond Program (CIZ25-PKR-3143). In response to this advertisement, the Planning and Design Division received submittals from 18 interested architecture firms in the Recreation Center Category on March 07, 2025.
On April 2, 2025, the Park & Recreation Department, Planning and Design Selection Committee evaluated and shortlisted 8 firms based on their qualifications for Recreation Center projects.
On April 10, 2025, the Planning and Design Division sent a Request for Proposal for Architectural and Engineering Services for Marcus Park Recreation Center Facility Improvements, the Planning and Design Division received 5 submittals on April 25, 2025.
On April 30, 2025, the Selection Committee’s evaluation scored the proposals and ascertained that the Grace Design Studios, LLC 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
Grace Design Studios, LLC 1
GSR Andrade Architects, Inc. 2
FGM Architects, Inc. 3
Freese and Nichols, Inc. 4
Architexas 5
ESTIMATED SCHEDULE OF PROJECT
Begin Design October 2025
Complete Design July 2026
Begin Construction January 2027
Complete Construction February 2028
PRIOR ACTION/REVIEW (COUNCIL, BOARDS, COMMISSIONS)
On September 25, 2025, the Park and Recreation Board approved a professional services contract with Grace Design Studios, LLC for architectural and engineering services for the schematic design, design development, construction documents, bidding and negotiation, and construction administration for the renovation of Marcus Park Recreation Center located at 3003 Northaven Road.
FISCAL INFORMATION
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Fund |
FY 2025 |
FY 2026 |
Future Years |
|
Park and Recreation Facilities (B) Fund (2024 Bond Fund) |
$533,635.00 |
$0.00 |
$0.00 |
LOCAL PARTICIPATION
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Prime |
Status |
Workforce % |
|
Grace Design Studios, LLC |
Non-local |
0.00% |
PROCUREMENT INFORMATION
In accordance with the City of Dallas Administrative Directive 4-05 procurement guidelines, Grace Design Studios, LLC was selected as the most qualified consultant for this project.
OWNER/EXECUTIVE
Grace Design Studios, LLC
Eric Hahnfeld, AIA
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