City of Dallas Issues Architecture, Engineering & Design (AED) Request for Qualifications for Components 3 and 4 of the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center Dallas Expansion

The City of Dallas Convention and Event Services Department (CES) released a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for Components 3 and 4 of the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center Dallas (KBHCCD) expansion project Thursday, June 20, 2024.

The RFQ calls for architectural, engineering and design (AED) firms to submit qualifications for the convention center components 3 and 4. Component 3 focuses on Dallas Memorial Arena and Component 4 focuses on The Black Academy of Arts and Letters (TBAAL).

The RFQ solicitations align with the City’s overarching objectives of fostering equity, sustainability, and economic growth while delivering a world-class convention center that strengthens community ties.

All Component 3 and Component 4 RFQ responses must be submitted through the City’s Bonfire portal by Friday, July 19, 2024 at 1 p.m. Pre-proposal meetings and an onsite walking/bus tour will follow the schedule below, with meeting details posted on Bonfire:

• Thursday, June 20: Release of Architectural & Engineering Design (AED) Services RFQs on Bonfire

• Monday, June 24: Component 3 pre-proposal meeting #1

• Tuesday, June 25: Component 4 pre-proposal Meeting #1 and Component 3 pre-proposal Meeting #2

• Friday, June 28:Component 4 Pre-proposal Meeting #2 

• Monday, July 8: Component 4 Pre-proposal Meeting #3

• Friday, July 19: AED RFQs due at 1 p.m.

*Please note that the schedule may be adjusted to enhance engagement and participation. All changes will be communicated promptly via the Bonfire portal to ensure all participants are well-informed and can adapt accordingly.