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Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center Construction Manager (26-267A)

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Authorize Supplemental Agreement No. 2 to the Construction Manager at Risk (“CMAR”) Contract with Trinity Alliance Ventures, LLC, a joint venture, to provide (1) City’s acceptance of GMP 2 for construction services for the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center Dallas (KBHCCD) Master Plan - Component 1 (hereinafter “the Project”) comprised of the Expansion West of Lamar Only and any related demolition associated with the Project located currently at 650 South Griffin Street, Dallas, Texas 75202 in an amount not to exceed $695,680,181.00 (which includes the CMAR’s contingency of $33,663,971.00); (2) Owner’s contingency of an amount not to exceed $21,799,560.40 for a total Supplemental Agreement No. 2 price not to exceed $717,479,741.40 increasing the total CMAR Contract price to date from $266,914,830.00 to $984,394,571.40 (which includes an owner’s contingency of $21,799,560.40 and a Guaranteed Maximum Price of $695,680,181.00); and (3) the establishment of appropriations in an amount not to exceed $717,479,741.40 in the CCT 2025 Senior Lien Special Tax Revenue Notes Fund - Not to exceed $717,479,741.40 - Financing: CCT 2025 Senior Lien Special Tax Revenue Notes Fund *In alignment with Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center Dallas Master Plan.

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The city is working with Trinity Alliance Ventures, LLC on construction of the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center Dallas. This agreement locks in the cost for the second phase of construction work. Confirming construction costs helps ensure the project stays on budget and on schedule.
1 eventFirst seen Feb 25, 2026Last activity Feb 25, 2026File #: 26-267A
City Council: ApprovedFeb 25, 2026
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Contractor
As of Feb 2026

Register with Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center construction manager for upcoming subcontract bids

Context: City Council approved Supplemental Agreement No. 2 establishing the $695.7M GMP for the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center expansion on February 25, 2026, authorizing the CMAR to proceed with subcontractor procurement.

Recommended: Contact the Construction Manager at Risk to get on their bidder registry now that the $695.7M Guaranteed Maximum Price is locked in — subcontract bid packages will be released as the project moves into active construction phases.

Source: City Council — Feb 25, 2026 →
Developer
As of Feb 2026

Check Dallas city acquisition records for land near the convention center after condemnation settlement

Context: City Council approved an $11.3M condemnation settlement for land adjacent to the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center on February 25, 2026, signaling active city-led land assembly in that corridor.

Recommended: Search Dallas city property records and pending condemnation filings near the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center to identify any additional parcels being assembled as part of the expansion footprint.

Source: City Council — Feb 25, 2026 →
Journalist
As of Feb 2026

Request records explaining the Workday payroll contract cost drop from $15.4 million to $4.9 million

Context: The agenda published $15.4M for the sole-source Workday agreement but the figure was corrected to $4.9M before adoption at the February 25, 2026 City Council meeting — a 68% reduction with no public explanation on the record.

Recommended: File a public records request for the backup documentation, amendment history, and staff communications behind the sole-source Workday HR and payroll agreement, which was corrected from a published $15.4M to $4.9M immediately before the council vote.

Source: City Council — Feb 25, 2026 →

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Authorize Supplemental Agreement No. 2 to the Construction Manager at Risk (“CMAR”) Contract with Trinity Alliance Ventures, LLC, a joint venture, to provide (1) City’s acceptance of GMP 2 for construction services for the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center Dallas (KBHCCD) Master Plan - Component 1 (hereinafter “the Project”) comprised of the Expansion West of Lamar Only and any related demolition associated with the Project located currently at 650 South Griffin Street, Dallas, Texas 75202 in an amount not to exceed $695,680,181.00 (which includes the CMAR’s contingency of $33,663,971.00); (2) Owner’s contingency of an amount not to exceed $21,799,560.40 for a total Supplemental Agreement No. 2 price not to exceed $717,479,741.40 increasing the total CMAR Contract price to date from $266,914,830.00 to $984,394,571.40 (which includes an owner’s contingency of $21,799,560.40 and a Guaranteed Maximum Price of $695,680,181.00); and (3) the establishment of appropriations in an amount not to exceed $717,479,741.40 in the CCT 2025 Senior Lien Special Tax Revenue Notes Fund - Not to exceed $717,479,741.40 - Financing: CCT 2025 Senior Lien Special Tax Revenue Notes Fund *In alignment with Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center Dallas Master Plan.