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
Title
Authorize an increase in the construction services contract with Urban Infraconstruction, LLC to (1) provide additional concrete removal of the existing driveway, pavement, sidewalk, and median for the Pearl Street at Flora Street Intersection Improvements Project; and (2) extend the contract term by two hundred nineteen working days, from March 1, 2026 to December 31, 2026 - Not to exceed $318,600.07, from $1,340,917.00 to $1,659,517.07 - Financing: DART Transportation Projects Fund
*In alignment with Complete Streets Design Manual.
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BACKGROUND
The Pearl Street at Flora Street Intersection Improvements Project was identified as a priority by the Dallas Arts District Foundation (DADF) as early as 2010 and is included in the Downtown Dallas, Inc. 360 Plan. The project was approved in the 2017 General Obligation Bond Program with a total fixed project budget of $1,000,000.00 for construction and administrative support costs.
On January 12, 2022, the City Council authorized a contract with DADF for the donation of DADF-funded design plans for a City of Dallas 2017 General Obligation Bond Program streetscape and pedestrian improvements project located at the intersection of Pearl Street and Flora Street by Resolution No. 22-0141.
On June 14, 2023, the City Council authorized an Interlocal Agreement (ILA) with Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) for the distribution of up to $80,000,000.00 in funding from DART which consists of the City's portion of (i) excess sales tax funds from DART of $72,000,000.00 and (ii) additional RTC funds of approximately $8,000,000.00, all to be used to complete projects eligible for this funding that will benefit DART's Public Transportation System or provide Complementary Transportation Services located in Dallas by Resolution No. 23-0822.
On March 14, 2025, the City of Dallas Office of Procurement Services publicly advertised for competitive bids for CIZ24-TRN-3131 - Pearl Street Intersection Improvements Project to construct roadway, pedestrian, and traffic signal improvements at the intersections of Pearl Street at Flora Street and Pearl Street at Ross Avenue.
On May 28, 2025, the City Council authorized to reject the bids received for the Civil Works Construction contract for CIZ24-TRN-3131 - Pearl Street lntersection lmprovements; modify the engineered plan set and bid items; and re-advertise for new bids for the modified project by Resolution No. 25-0829.
Bid specifications were developed and publicly readvertised on August 22, 2025, for competitive bids associated with the rebid of the Pearl Street at Flora Street Intersection Improvements Project CIZ25-TRN-3181, which included roadway, sidewalk, crosswalk, traffic signal, and pedestrian detection improvements. Bids were received and opened on September 12, 2025. Urban Infrastructure, LLC, was selected as lowest responsible bidder.
On October 22, 2025, the City Council authorized (1) a Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Dallas and the Dallas Arts District Foundation for contribution of advance funding for the construction of the Pearl Street at Flora Street lntersection lmprovements Project; and (2) a construction services contract with Urban Infraconstruction, LLC, lowest responsible bidder of five, for the Pearl Street at Flora Street lntersection lmprovements Project to construct roadway, pedestrian, and traffic signal improvements at the intersection of Pearl Street and Flora Street, which includes the installation of a pedestrian detection system at Pearl Street and Ross Avenue, in an amount not to exceed $1,340,917.00, by Resolution No. 25-1668.
During demolition, Urban Infraconstruction, LLC encountered existing concrete pavement measuring approximately 15 inches or greater in thickness, requiring additional concrete removal and increased demolition effort beyond the conditions identified in the contract documents.
This action will authorize Change Order No. 1 to the construction services contract with Urban Infraconstruction, LLC to (1) provide additional concrete removal of the existing driveway, pavement, sidewalk, and median for the Pearl Street at Flora Street Intersection Improvements Project; and (2) extend the contract term by two hundred nineteen working days, from March 1, 2026 to December 31, 2026, in an amount not to exceed $318,600.07, increasing the original contract amount from $1,340,917.00 to $1,659,517.07.
ESTIMATED SCHEDULE OF PROJECT
Began Construction November 2025
Complete Construction December 2026
PRIOR ACTION/REVIEW (COUNCIL, BOARDS, COMMISSIONS)
On January 12, 2022, the City Council authorized a contract with DADF for the donation of DADF-funded design plans for a City of Dallas 2017 General Obligation Bond Program streetscape and pedestrian improvements project located at the intersection of Pearl Street and Flora Street by Resolution No. 22-0141.
On June 14, 2023, the City Council authorized an Interlocal Agreement (ILA) with Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) for the distribution of up to $80,000,000.00 in funding from DART which consists of the City's portion of (i) excess sales tax funds from DART of $72,000,000.00 and (ii) additional RTC funds of approximately $8,000,000.00, all to be used to complete projects eligible for this funding that will benefit DART's Public Transportation System or provide Complementary Transportation Services located in Dallas by Resolution No. 23-0822.
On May 28, 2025, the City Council authorized to reject the bids received for the Civil Works Construction contract for CIZ24-TRN-3131 - Pearl Street lntersection lmprovements; modify the engineered plan set and bid items; and re-advertise for new bids for the modified project by Resolution No. 25-0829.
On October 22, 2025, the City Council authorized (1) a Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Dallas and the Dallas Arts District Foundation for contribution of advance funding for the construction of the Pearl Street at Flora Street lntersection lmprovements Project; and (2) a construction services contract with Urban Infraconstruction, LLC, lowest responsible bidder of five, for the Pearl Street at Flora Street lntersection lmprovements Project to construct roadway, pedestrian, and traffic signal improvements at the intersection of Pearl Street and Flora Street, which includes the installation of a pedestrian detection system at Pearl Street and Ross Avenue, in an amount not to exceed $1,340,917.00, by Resolution No. 25-1668.
FISCAL INFORMATION
|
Fund |
FY 2027 |
FY 2028 |
Future Years |
|
DART Transportation Projects Fund |
$318,600.07 |
$0.00 |
$0.00 |
Construction Contract $1,340,917.00
Change Order No. 1 (this action) $ 318,600.07
Total $1,659,517.07
BUSINESS PARTICIPATION
|
Prime |
Status |
Workforce % |
|
Urban Infraconstruction, LLC |
Non-local |
0.00% |
OWNER/EXECUTIVE
Urban Infraconstruction, LLC
2727 Lyndon B Johnson Freeway, Suite 500
Farmers Branch, Texas 75234
Anup Tamrakar, Chief Executive Officer
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