2026 Bond and Capital Improvement Projects

The City of Dallas is seeking qualified contractors to provide engineering services for the development of construction plans and specifications related to stormwater drainage, flood management, and erosion control projects across various locations within the city. The solicitation, identified as CIZ-DWU-26 241E, is open for responses until August 21, 2026, and is governed by the City’s internal DRIVE Policy rather than federal acquisition regulations. The primary focus of the contract is on ensuring meaningful participation by certified Small Business Enterprises (SBEs), with evaluation factors weighted heavily toward SBE utilization, local economic impact, and demonstrated engagement in inclusive contracting practices. Proposals will be scored on a 17-point scale, with up to six points allocated for SBE commitment and additional points for hiring local workers, sourcing from local suppliers, and maintaining a proven track record of timely subcontractor payments. Contractors must be headquartered in the Dallas–Fort Worth–Arlington metropolitan area and are required to perform work consistent with their certified NAICS code. No formal contract value is disclosed, and pricing details are not itemized, but SBE participation goals are established per solicitation and are binding. Subcontractors must satisfy the Commercially Useful Function (CUF) requirement, meaning they must actively perform work using their own personnel and equipment rather than serving as pass-through entities. The City’s Business Enterprise Hub oversees all compliance, requiring contractors to submit detailed documentation, including certification numbers, outreach records, and payment schedules using specific city forms, and retains the right to conduct on-site audits. Any change in subcontractor composition requires prior written approval, and failure to maintain valid SBE certification or misrepresenting participation may result in contract termination, payment withholding, or debarment. There are no federal clauses or standard packaging, marking, or invoicing requirements—compliance is administered entirely through the City’s procurement system and its internal reporting mechanisms, with electronic submissions expected via the City’s b2g portal.