Process
Our Municipal Facility Construction Process
Municipal facility projects for the City of Irving and Dallas County follow a delivery sequence shaped by public procurement requirements, City of Irving plan review timelines, and the community-facing accountability that public construction demands. The steps below reflect how we manage that sequence from bid preparation through public-sector turnover.
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Bid preparation and public procurement compliance
We begin municipal facility projects with a complete review of the bid documents, specifications, and general conditions to identify any scope ambiguities, unit price items, or allowances that will affect the final contract value. Our bid package includes full subcontractor listing documentation, Historically Underutilized Business participation tracking if required by the City or Dallas County, performance and payment bonds from a rated surety, and the insurance certificates required by the City of Irving's risk management department. We attend the pre-bid conference and submit written requests for information on any drawing or specification conflicts before the bid opening.
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Preconstruction: permit submission and foundation strategy
City of Irving commercial building permit review for municipal facilities follows the same four-to-six week first comment cycle as private commercial projects. We pre-screen the permit submission for compliance with the adopted 2021 IBC, Irving's local amendments, and TAS accessibility requirements before submission to reduce comment cycles. For projects with drilled pier foundations — which is the standard solution for Blackland Prairie clay sites — we pull a separate foundation permit so site work can begin while the full building permit is still in review.
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Trade procurement and long-lead equipment management
Municipal facilities use mechanical and electrical equipment with long fabrication lead times — HVAC air handling units, generator sets, fire pump packages, and switchgear for large fire stations or recreation centers can run 20 to 30 weeks from order to delivery. We identify those items during preconstruction, issue purchase orders as soon as the contract is executed, and align delivery windows against the structural and MEP rough-in schedule. For City projects, all equipment specifications must match the approved bid documents — we do not substitute equipment specifications without formal submittal review and the engineer of record's written approval.
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Field execution with public-access safety management
Municipal facility construction in Irving often occurs adjacent to active public facilities or within developed city properties where pedestrian traffic, city utility infrastructure, and neighboring residents must be protected. We install construction fencing, temporary signage, and traffic control measures that comply with the City of Irving's right-of-way permit requirements and the TxDOT standards that apply along SH-114, Beltline Road, or other state-maintained corridors. Daily safety inspections, weekly safety meetings, and incident reporting to the City's project manager are included in our standard field management.
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Phased occupancy, punch, and public-sector closeout
Municipal facility closeout involves a more formal inspection and documentation sequence than private commercial projects. Final inspection requires City of Irving Building Inspections sign-off, Fire Marshal acceptance, and — for facilities with commercial kitchen or healthcare components — additional departmental reviews. We coordinate all inspections simultaneously to avoid sequential delays and deliver the full closeout package — as-built drawings, operating manuals, warranty documents, and the final lien waiver documentation required by the City's finance department — before the final payment application is submitted.
