PILLAR: Sustainable
AGENDA DATE: October 28, 2026
COUNCIL DISTRICT(S): 14
DEPARTMENT: Department of Transportation and Public Works
PRIORITY: Infrastructure
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SUBJECT
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Authorize (1) a professional services contract with Halff Associates, Inc. to provide engineering design services for the McKinney Ave/Cole Avenue Two-way Conversion Project (also known as the Uptown McKinney Avenue/Cole Avenue Couplet); and (2) the release of the remaining encumbered funds following the termination of the professional services contract with Kimley-Horn & Associates, Inc., previously authorized by Resolution No. 23-1636, on December 13, 2023, to be utilized under the new contract - Not to exceed $3,552,041.00 - Financing: Street and Transportation (A) Fund (2017 General Obligation Bond Fund) ($1,544,043.49), 2024B Certificates of Obligation Fund ($1,892,997.51), Water Capital Improvement F Fund ($50,905.00), and Wastewater Capital Improvement F Fund ($64,095.00)
*In alignment with Infrastructure Management Plan.
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BACKGROUND
The Uptown McKinney Avenue/Cole Avenue Couplet is a partnership project between the City of Dallas and the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) to convert McKinney Avenue from Allen Street to Harvard Avenue, Allen Street from McKinney Avenue to Carlisle Street, Carlisle Street from Allen Street to Cole Avenue, and Cole Avenue from Carlisle Street to Harvard Avenue from existing one-way roadways to two-way special three-lane undivided roadways. The project will also relocate the existing trolley tracks and the overhead catenary system and provide associated signal, signage, and pedestrian improvements. The City is the lead agency to administer the design and construction of the project.
On October 12, 2017, the Regional Transportation Council approved over $43.5 million in federal funding for the City of Dallas’ proposed 2017 Bond Program Projects.
On December 13, 2023, the City Council authorized a professional services contract with Kimley-Horn & Associates, Inc., to provide engineering design services for McKinney Avenue/Cole Avenue Two-way Conversion Project (also known as the Uptown McKinney Avenue/Couplet Project) by Resolution No.23-1636.
On July 23, 2026, the City issued Request for Qualifications (CIZ26-TPW-4008) for the McKinney Avenue/Cole Avenue Two-way Conversion project. On September 2, 2026, Halff Associates, Inc. was selected following a qualifications-based selection process in accordance with the City of Dallas procurement guidelines.
On August 6, 2026, the City terminated its professional services contract with Kimley-Horn & Associates, Inc. pursuant to Article 11, “Termination of Contract” due to the parties’ failure to reach an agreement on the scope of services and fees for Supplemental Agreement No. 3.
This action will authorize (1) a professional services contract with Halff Associates, Inc. to provide engineering design services for the McKinney Ave/Cole Avenue Two-way Conversion project (also known as the Uptown McKinney Avenue/Cole Avenue Couplet); and (2) the release of the remaining encumbered funds following the termination of the professional services contract with Kimley-Horn & Associates, Inc., previously authorized by Resolution No. 23-1636, on December 13, 2026, to be utilized under the new contract.
ESTIMATED SCHEDULE OF PROJECT
Begin Design January 2027
Complete Design August 2027
Begin Construction October 2027
Complete Construction October 2029
PRIOR ACTION/REVIEW (COUNCIL, BOARDS, COMMISSIONS)
On March 28, 2018, the City Council authorized a Memorandum of Understanding with the North Central Texas Council of Governments Regional Transportation Council regarding the use of the Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality and Surface Transportation Block Grant funding for McKinney Avenue/Cole Avenue Two-way Conversion by Resolution No. 18-0440.
On September 12, 2018, the City Council authorized the Amended and Restated Management Contract with Uptown Dallas, Inc. to contribute $1,000,000.00 to the McKinney Avenue/Cole Avenue Two-way Conversion Project by Resolution No. 18-1326.
On June 10, 2020, the City Council authorized a Local Project Advance Funding Agreement with TxDOT (CSJ No. 0918-47-286) and payment to TxDOT for engineering review and construction administration for the design and construction of the Uptown McKinney Avenue/Cole Avenue Couplet (also known as McKinney Avenue/Cole Avenue Two-way Conversion) by Resolution No. 20-0901.
On December 13, 2023, the City Council authorized a professional services contract with Kimley-Horn & Associates, Inc., to provide engineering design services for McKinney Avenue/Cole Avenue Two-way Conversion Project (also known as the Uptown McKinney Avenue/Couplet Project) by Resolution No. 23-1636.
FISCAL INFORMATION
|
Fund |
FY 2027 |
FY 2028 |
Future Years |
|
Street and Transportation (A) Fund (2017 General Obligation Bond Fund) |
$1,544,043.49 |
$0.00 |
$0.00 |
|
2024B Certificates of Obligation Fund |
$1,892,997.51 |
$0.00 |
$0.00 |
|
Water Capital Improvement F Fund |
$ 50,905.00 |
$0.00 |
$0.00 |
|
Wastewater Capital Improvement F Fund |
$ 64,095.00 |
$0.00 |
$0.00 |
|
Total |
$3,552,041.00 |
$0.00 |
$0.00 |
BUSINESS PARTICIPATION
|
Prime |
Status |
Workforce % |
|
Halff Associates, Inc. |
Non-local |
3.43% |
OWNER/EXECUTIVE
Halff Associates, Inc.
Brian Lafoy, P.E., Vice President, Market Leader
MAP
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