Renovation of Park and Recreation Facilities: Kiest Park; John C. Phelps; and Tommie M. Allen

The City of Dallas is soliciting bids for the comprehensive renovation of three recreation centers—Kiest Park, John C. Phelps, and Tommie M. Allen—covering a wide range of interior and exterior improvements including landscaping, hardscaping, shade structures, structural modifications, roofing, drainage systems, kitchen and restroom upgrades, accessibility enhancements, reception and fitness area upgrades, and associated mechanical, electrical, and plumbing work. All work must comply with applicable state and local building, fire, plumbing, and mechanical codes, as well as the Americans with Disabilities Act and Texas Accessibility Standards, with the most stringent requirement prevailing in cases of conflict. The contract requires full compliance with industry standards including NEC, NFPA, ANSI, ASTM, UL, and SMACNA, and all materials and installations must be delivered, fabricated, and erected to be fully operational upon acceptance. Bids are due by 1:00 PM on Friday, May 22, 2026, through the City’s Bonfire Hub portal, with proposals required in a specific PDF format organized into labeled tabs covering contract amount, qualifications, project description (limited to 300 words), and detailed schedules. The evaluation is based on a trade-off approach, weighing 40% on the proposed construction contract amount and 20% on qualifications and experience, with up to three additional points available for local business impact—specifically one point each for headquarters in Dallas or the DFW MSA and one point for documented community workforce partnerships. Required attachments include performance and payment bonds, certificates of insurance, contractor ownership information, surety forms, AIA affidavits, waivers of lien, as-built drawings, and operation and maintenance manuals. Contractors must obtain all permits, secure final occupancy certification, and maintain 24/7 emergency response capability with a two-hour response time. All signage must be bilingual (English/Spanish), and while the Owner will furnish and install security cameras and fitness equipment, the Contractor must provide necessary infrastructure. Work must adhere to strict packaging, preservation, and labeling standards per UL 969 and ICC codes, with no barcoding required. The contract includes exclusions for federal acquisition regulation clauses and lacks specific contract value or accounting codes, with payment procedures governed by applications for payment and contractor affidavits.