The City of Dallas is on the hunt for a construction manager at risk (CMAR) to spearhead parts of its expansion plan for the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center Dallas (KBHCCD). The city's Convention and Event Services Department issued a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) targeting firms that can deliver on the construction of the Dallas Memorial Arena and The Black Academy of Arts & Letters (TBAAL), the third and fourth components of the project.

This RFQ comes on the heels of the Dallas city's continued efforts to embrace equity, sustainability, and economic growth. These efforts are especially evident within their strategic blueprint for a world-class convention center. Prospective firms have until September 20, 2024, to submit their qualifications via the City’s Bonfire portal, as detailed by the City of Dallas.

There are crucial deadlines applicants should be aware of, the period for submitting questions closes on September 10, following, the September 20 RFQ submission deadline. It's pivotal, that interested entities keep an eye on the Bonfire portal. Timely adjustments that aim to heighten engagement and participation will be communicated there, to make sure all stay in the loop.