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5F • Individual ConsiderationCity of Rowlett (Dallas County)

Consider action to adopt a resolution authorizing the award of a contract for Bid No. 2026-77-B, Toler Business Park Phase 1 and Phase 2 Reconstruction, to DDM Construction Corporation, for a price not to exceed $7,570,289.10 (base bid price of $6,882,081.00 with a 10% contingency of $688,208.10); authorizing the Mayor or his designee to execute the contract and all necessary documents to effectua

Presented in: City of Rowlett City Council Meeting on 2026-08-04
Meeting Agenda PDF

Official Roll-Call Vote

Expands Gov't • 4.9/10 Impact Weight
PASSED (7 - 0)
“Motion to approve Consider action to adopt a resolution authorizing the award of a contract for Bid No. 2026-77-B, Toler Business Park Phase 1 and Phase 2 Reconstruction, to DDM Construction Corporation, for a price not to exceed $7,570,289.10 (base bid price of $6,882,081.00 with a 10% contingency of $688,208.10); authorizing the Mayor or his designee to execute the contract and all necessary documents to effectua”
JW
Jeff Winget
Mayor (At-Large)
YES
CK
Chris Kizziar
Councilmember, Place 1 (Place 1)
YES
MG
Marvin Gibbs
Councilmember, Place 2 (Place 2)
YES
BF
Byron Fassett
Councilmember, Place 3 (Place 3)
YES
MB
Mike Britton
Councilmember, Place 4 (Place 4)
YES
CH
Carter Holston
Councilmember, Place 5 (Place 5)
YES
JP
John P. Bowers III
Councilmember, Place 6 (Place 6)
YES

Staff Report & Agenda Item Details

<p style="margin-left:7.0pt;" data-pasted="true">As part of the City's strategic priority to invest in transportation and infrastructure, the City Council continues to improve the safety, reliability, and long-term sustainability of Rowlett's transportation network and public infrastructure. The Toler Business Park Phase 1 and Phase 2 Improvements Project support this priority by reconstructing aging roadway, drainage, and utility infrastructure within the City's industrial corridor.</p><p style="margin-left:7.0pt;">The purpose of this item is to award a construction contract to DDM Construction Corporation for the Toler Business Park Phase 1 and Phase 2 Improvements Project as the lowest responsive and responsible bidder to complete the project in accordance with the approved plans and specifications.</p><p style="margin-left:7.0pt;"><br></p>

Bastiat Liberty & Property Rights Analysis

This motion is scored as EXPANDS_GOVERNMENT (Impact Weight: 4.9/10). Under the Bastiat Liberty Watchdog Index, measures that increase tax rates or fee schedules, issue new debt or Certificates of Obligation, expand regulatory/zoning restrictions on private land use, or authorize unbudgeted spending expansions reduce an official's Freedom Score when voted YES (and reward dissenting NO votes).