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CITY COUNCIL AGENDA MEMO |
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| | | | | | | | | MEETING DATE: | 12/16/2025 | | DEPARTMENT: | Special Projects | | DIRECTOR: | Peter Braster, Director of Special Projects | | AGENDA ITEM: | Award of Bid for Public Safety Campus | | RECOMMENDED ACTION: | Items for Individual Consideration |
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| | | | | | | | ITEM SUMMARY RFQ No. 2025-0450-B for architectural services for the Public Safety Campus for Special Projects to DLR Group Inc of Texas in the estimated amount of $14,496,593; and authorizing the City Manager to execute all necessary documents. Approved |
| | | | | | | | BACKGROUND The Public Safety Campus project includes design of the new Police Headquarters, 911 Communication Center, Central Utility Plant, Parking Garage, and Fire Station #14. The City opened proposals on July 28th, 2025, for the Plano Public Safety Campus at West Park Boulevard and Alma Drive. After careful staff committee review and interviews, the review committee recommended award to DLR Group Inc of Texas. Special Projects then negotiated a scope of work with DLR Group Inc of Texas in the amount of $14,496,593.
DLR Group Inc of Texas was deemed the most qualified firm based on their Statement of Qualifications submission for RFQ No. 2025-0450-B. After reviewing multiple Statement of Qualifications and conducting in-person presentations and interviews, the selection committee chose DLR Group Inc of Texas due to the firm’s team experience, relevant project expertise, project approach, and innovative service capabilities. The firm also has a strong track record on complex capital projects and brings extensive experience in Public Safety Projects, Fire Stations, and Parking Garages.
The development of the Plano Public Safety Campus represents a critical investment in the City’s ability to deliver efficient, coordinated, and modern public safety services. Consolidating essential operations into a single, purpose-built campus enhances emergency response capabilities, improves interdepartmental communication, strengthens operational resilience, and supports long-term cost efficiency. The project will also position the City to meet future growth demands while providing improved services and accessibility to Plano residents.
Not approving the contract for the architectural services would delay the replacement of aging facilities, hinder opportunities to improve response times, and increase long-term maintenance and operational costs. It would also prolong inefficiencies associated with dispersed public safety functions and limit the City’s ability to respond effectively to major emergencies. Ultimately, not moving forward risks compromising service quality, public safety, and overall quality of life for Plano residents. |
| | | | | | | | FINANCIAL SUMMARY/STRATEGIC GOALS Funding for this item is budgeted in the 2025-26 Police Headquarters and Fire & Public Safety CIP and is planned for future years in both funds as well. Approval of the Architectural Professional Services Agreement in the total amount of $14,496,593 includes design services for the new Police Headquarters, 911 Communication Center, Central Utility Plant, Parking Garage, and Fire Station #14.
Approval of this item will support the City's Strategic Plan Critical Success Factors of being an Excellent, Innovative, and Accountable City Government with Safe, Vibrant Neighborhoods. |
| ATTACHMENTS: | | Description | Upload Date | Type | | RFQ Recap | 12/2/2025 | Bid Recap |
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