STRATEGIC PRIORITY: Vibrant
AGENDA DATE: August 13, 2025
COUNCIL DISTRICT(S): 14
DEPARTMENT: Park & Recreation Department
EXECUTIVE: John D. Jenkins
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SUBJECT
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Authorize a professional services contract with Kirksey Architects, Inc. dba Kirksey Architecture for architectural and engineering services for the schematic design, design development, construction documents, bidding and negotiation, and construction administration for the Exall Recreation Center Replacement Project located at 1355 Adair Street - Not to exceed $1,624,571.00 - Financing: Park and Recreation Facilities (B) Fund (2024 General Obligation Bond Fund)
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BACKGROUND
On January 15, 2025, the City of Dallas advertised the Request for Qualifications for Engineering, Architectural and Landscape Architecture Consulting Services for the replacement Exall Recreation Center. In response to this advertisement, the Office of Procurement Services received submittals from 14 interested architecture firms on February 7, 2025.
On February 20, 2025, the Park & Recreation Department, Planning and Design Selection Committee evaluated and ranked 14 firms based on their qualifications.
On February 24, 2025, the Planning and Design Division sent a Request for Proposal for Architectural and Engineering Services for the replacement Exall Recreation Center to the top three interested architectural firms. The Planning and Design Division received submittals from the three firms on March 14, 2025.
On March 25, 2025, the Selection Committee’s evaluation scored the proposals and ascertained that Kirksey Architects, Inc. dba Kirksey Architecture 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
Kirksey Architects, Inc. dba Kirksey Architecture 1
Gresham Smith 2
Brown Reynolds Watford Architects, Inc. 3
ESTIMATED SCHEDULE OF PROJECT
Begin Design July 2025
Complete Design June 2026
Begin Construction December 2026
Complete Construction March 2028
PRIOR ACTION/REVIEW (COUNCIL, BOARDS, COMMISSIONS)
On June 26, 2025, the Park and Recreation Board approved a professional services contract with Kirksey Architects, Inc. dba Kirksey Architecture for architectural and engineering services for the schematic design, design development, construction documents, bidding and negotiation, and construction administration for the construction of the replacement Exall Recreation Center at 1355 Adair Street.
FISCAL INFORMATION
|
Fund |
FY 2025 |
FY 2026 |
Future Years |
|
Park and Recreation Facilities (B) Fund (2024 General Obligation Bond Fund) |
$1,624,571.00 |
$0.00 |
$0.00 |
LOCAL PARTICIPATION
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Prime |
Status |
Workforce % |
|
Kirksey Architects, Inc. dba Kirksey Architecture |
Local |
11.00% |
PROCUREMENT INFORMATION
In accordance with the City of Dallas Administrative Directive 4-05 procurement guidelines, Kirksey Architects, Inc. dba Kirksey Architecture was selected as the most qualified consultant for this project.
OWNER/EXECUTIVE
Kirksey Architects, Inc. dba Kirksey Architecture
143 Manufacturing Street,
Dallas, Texas 75207
Janis Brackett, AIA, LEED AP, Partner, and Managing Director
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