CC MEETING: February 17, 2026
DATE: February 9, 2026
TO: Erin Rinehart, City Manager
FROM: Jonathan Wheat, P.E., Director of Engineering
Shannon Hicks, P.E., Assistant City Manager
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Consider A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Negotiate And Execute A Professional Services Contract With Quorum Architects, Inc. For Architectural And Engineering Services Related To The Carrollton Animal Services Building Renovation And Expansion Project In An Amount Not To Exceed $540,645.00.
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BACKGROUND:
The 2022 Bond Election provided funding for improvements at the Carrollton Animal Services Building, which was originally built in 2009. The project scope includes the construction of a new surgical area, expanded (GTK) Get To Know Areas, expansion of the core of the main service area to enlarge public restrooms, add at least one animal shower, add meeting room, interior remodel of the kennel and grooming areas, expansion of the parking lot to accommodate extra wide ACS vehicles and relocate building entrance adjacent to parking lot. The improvements are intended to serve the continued needs of the community and further promote animal health and wellbeing. Space requirements have continued to grow with the hosting of higher volumes of animals.
Quorum Architects served as the design firm for the original 2009 construction and is familiar with the land, building and City processes. Quorum has an exemplary record of assisting their clients deliver animal care facilities.
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS:
Quorum Architects has submitted a proposal to the City of Carrollton to perform the professional services for the project for an amount not to exceed $514,900.00. Funding is available in account 854101.
IMPACT ON COMMUNITY SUSTAINABILITY:
This project will support the City Council’s strategic objectives and vision of building a community that families and businesses want to call home by:
• Enhancing public health and safety by improving animal care facilities that support humane treatment, disease control, and safe operations for staff, volunteers, and visitors. (Healthy)
• Expanding accessible and welcoming public spaces by upgrading restrooms, meeting areas, and visitor interaction spaces that improve customer experience. (Accessible)
• Demonstrating hospitality by modernizing animal care and public service areas to create a more welcoming environment for residents, adopters, and volunteers. (Hospitality)
• Optimizing City facilities by adapting the Animal Services building to meet increased demand, evolving operational needs, and current best practices in animal care. (Optimize)
STAFF RECOMMENDATION/ACTION DESIRED:
Staff recommend authorizing the City Manager to negotiate and execute a professional services agreement with Quorum Architects, Inc. for architectural and engineering services related to the Carrollton Animal Services Building Renovation and Expansion project in a total amount not to exceed $540,645.00. ($514,900.00 proposal and a $25,745.00 (5%) design contingency).