PILLAR: Sustainable
AGENDA DATE: June 24, 2026
COUNCIL DISTRICT(S): 1, 4
DEPARTMENT: Department of Transportation and Public Works
PRIORITY: Infrastructure
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SUBJECT
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Authorize a professional engineering services contract with Gresham Smith to provide Master Plan and Engineering Services for Projects Connecting the Southern Gateway Park (now known as Halperin Park) and Dallas Zoo to Oak Cliff Neighborhoods - Not to exceed $1,038,846.00 - Financing: Connecting Communities in the Southern Gateway - FY24 Equity RAISE Grant-FHWA Fund ($679,971.93), General Fund ($63,722.55), and Transportation Special Projects Fund ($295,151.52)
*In alignment with Vision Zero Plan.
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BACKGROUND
On September 19, 2025, the City of Dallas released Request for Qualifications “CIZ25-TRN-3145 Master Plan and Engineering Services for Projects Connecting the Southern Gateway Park (now known as Halperin Park) and Dallas Zoo to Oak Cliff Neighborhoods (Step One of Two) (RFQ/RFP)” (“Project”) and received four statements of qualifications from interested firms. A four-member selection committee consisting of staff from the Department of Transportation and Public Works and Parks & Recreation Services, evaluated and ranked the statements of qualifications received. The two highest-ranking firms were shortlisted.
On December 1, 2025, the City issued an Invitation Only Request for Proposals. Gresham Smith was selected by the review committee as the most highly qualified proposer to provide professional engineering services for Step Two of the Project (this action).
If approved, this action will authorize a professional engineering services contract with Gresham Smith to support the planning services for the development of a comprehensive master plan for projects connecting the Southern Gateway Park (now known as Halperin Park) and Dallas Zoo to surrounding neighborhood and conceptual design and engineering.
ESTIMATED SCHEDULE OF PROJECT
Begin Engineering July 2026
Complete Engineering September 2027
PRIOR ACTION/REVIEW (COUNCIL, BOARDS, COMMISSIONS)
On August 14, 2024, the City Council authorized the acceptance of a grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) for the FY 2021 Rebuilding American lnfrastructure with Sustainability and Equity (RAISE) Grant (Grant No. 693JJ32440109, Assistance Listing No. 20.933) in the amount of $900,000.00 to support planning, design, and engineering for projects surrounding the Southern Gateway Park from the effective date of award through September 30, 2027; and execution of the grant agreement with U.S. DOT and all terms, conditions, and documents required by the agreement, approved as to form by the City Attorney by Resolution No. 24-1064.
FISCAL INFORMATION
|
Fund |
FY 2026 |
FY 2027 |
Future Years |
|
Connecting Communities in the Southern Gateway - RAISE Grant Fund |
$ 679,971.93 |
$0.00 |
$0.00 |
|
General Fund |
$ 63,722.55 |
$0.00 |
$0.00 |
|
Transportation Special Projects Fund |
$ 295,151.52 |
$0.00 |
$0.00 |
|
Total |
$1,038,846.00 |
$0.00 |
$0.00 |
Council District Amount
1 $ 51,942.30
4 $ 986,903.70
Total $1,038,846.00
LOCAL PARTICIPATION
|
Prime |
Status |
Workforce % |
|
Gresham Smith |
Local |
38.46% |
PROCUREMENT INFORMATION
In accordance with the City of Dallas Administrative Directive 4-05 procurement guidelines, Gresham Smith was selected as the most highly qualified proposer to provide the Master Plan and Engineering services for this project.
OWNER/EXECUTIVE
Gresham Smith
500 North Akard Street, Suite 3210
Dallas, Texas 75201
Chris Kaakaty, Senior Vice President
MAP
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