PILLAR: Core
AGENDA DATE: April 22, 2026
COUNCIL DISTRICT(S): 2, 9
DEPARTMENT: Office of Procurement Services
PRIORITY: Comprehensive and Land Use
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SUBJECT
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Authorize a one-year service contract for multimodal connectivity and economic opportunity study for Garland Road Next Generation Planning for the Department of Transportation and Public Works - GRESHAM SMITH, most advantageous proposer of two - Not to exceed $995,000.00 - Financing: FY24 EDI Community Project Funding-Garland Road Project Fund
*In alignment with Thoroughfare Plan.
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BACKGROUND
This action does not encumber funds; the purpose of a service contract is to establish firm pricing for services, for a specific term, which are ordered on an as needed basis.
This service contract will provide for multimodal connectivity and economic opportunity study for Garland Road Next Generation Planning for the Department of Transportation and Public Works. This study will evaluate existing and future land use conditions and integrate multimodal transportation system operations along the Garland Road corridor, from the Garland, Gaston, and Grand intersection to Interstate Highway 635. These services will enhance connectivity and accessibility for pedestrians, bicyclists, and public transit users, while guiding future development and infrastructure improvements to support safe, efficient, and equitable mobility within the corridor.
A four-member committee from the following departments reviewed and evaluated the qualifications:
• Department of Planning and Development (1)
• Department of Transportation and Public Works (2)
• Office of Economic Development (1)
The committee selected the successful respondent on the basis of demonstrated competence and qualifications under the following criteria:
• Stakeholder Coordination 30 points
• Connectivity 25 points
• Transportation and Land Use 20 points
• Project Prioritization 15 points
• Garland Road Vision Study 10 points
As part of the solicitation process and in an effort to increase competition, the Office of Procurement Services used its procurement system to send out email notifications to vendors registered under relevant commodity codes. To further increase competition, the Office of Procurement Services uses historical solicitation information, the Internet, and vendor contact information obtained from user departments to contact additional vendors.
On November 10, 2015, the City Council authorized a living wage policy that requires contractors to pay their employees a “living wage” rate as established annually by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology Living Wage Calculator for Dallas County by Resolution No. 15-2141. The calculated living wage during the solicitation process of this contract is $23.06; the selected vendor meets this requirement.
PRIOR ACTION/REVIEW (COUNCIL, BOARDS, COMMISSIONS)
This item has no prior action.
FISCAL INFORMATION
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Fund |
FY 2026 |
FY 2027 |
Future Years |
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FY24 EDI Community Project Funding-Garland Road Project Fund |
$995,000.00 |
$0.00 |
$0.00 |
Council District Amount
2 $ 39,800.00
9 $955,200.00
Total $995,000.00
LOCAL PARTICIPATION
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Prime |
Status |
Workforce % |
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GRESHAM SMITH |
Local |
38.46% |
PROCUREMENT INFORMATION
Method of Evaluation for Award Type:
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Request for |
• Utilized for professional, personal, revenue, and planning services |
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Proposal |
• Recommended offeror is the responsible offeror whose proposal most closely meets established criteria for the services advertised, based on demonstrated competence and qualifications at a fair and reasonable price |
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• Always involves the evaluation by committee |
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• Allows for negotiation on contract terms, including price |
The Office of Procurement Services received the following proposals from solicitation number BM25-00028955. We opened them on November 14, 2025. We recommend the City Council award this service contract in its entirety to the most advantageous proposer.
*Denotes successful proposer
Proposers Address Score
*GRESHAM SMITH 500 North Akard Street 87.25
Suite 3210
Dallas, TX 75201
Kimley-Horn and 2600 North Central Expressway 82.75
Associates, Inc. Suite 400
Richardson, TX 75080
TJKM 1114 Lost Creek Boulevard 68.00
Suite 125
Austin, TX 78746
Mundo and 5542 Canada Court 37.00
Associates, Inc. Rockwall, TX 75032
OWNER/EXECUTIVE
GRESHAM SMITH
Rodney Chester, Chief Executive Officer