The City of Dallas Convention and Event Services Department is calling upon constructors with an eye for innovation to contribute to the enhancement of the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center Dallas (KBHCCD), having issued a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for a Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) to oversee Component 1 of the facility's expansion, as reported last Friday. This initiative, seated west of Lamar Street, promises to transition the KBHCCD from the realm of imagination into tangible blueprints, set to foster equity and evoke economic stimulation, according to the City of Dallas.

Construction management firms are encouraged to step forward and prove their merit for this endeavor, the city’s ambition heartens the pursuit of sustainability and equitable economic growth, it craves a convention center that does more than stand but also serves as a nexus for community cohesion. Key dates for the proposal process, from the initial release of the RFQ to the onsite walkthroughs and submission closure on July 26 at 1 p.m., have been laid out conveniently for interested parties. All the specific dates, like the virtual and on-site meetings, are listed to guide the involved firms through every step of the process.

The City has made provisions to ensure all voices can be heard and all visionaries have their shot at contributing to Dallas’ horizon, details about the proposal meetings and RFQ accessibility are available through the City of Dallas website at DallasCCMasterPlan.com. Participants are urged to mark their calendars and prepare their inquiries for the upcoming pre-proposal meetings, one scheduled on Tuesday at 1 p.m. for a virtual convening, and another, the Pre-proposal Meeting #3, set for the Briscoe Carpenter Livestock Center in Fair Park on July 10 at 10 a.m.