Over $187 Million approved for components of Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center Dallas Master Plan

(Special to The Dallas Examiner) – More than $187 million in contracts for key components of the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center Dallas Master Plan, marking a major step towards transforming Dallas into a world-class convention destination, was awarded Wednesday by the Dallas City Council.The Council awarded a $141.5 million contract to Perkins&Will and Populous for architectural, engineering, and design services for the Convention Center Expansion West of Lamar –Component 1. Perkins&Will and Populous have committed to over 50% minority- and women-owned business enterprise participation.Related Stories The Council also approved $42 million in city contributions and $31 million in federal funding, including $20 million from the Reconnecting Communities grant program awarded through a partnership with the North Central Texas Council of Governments. This funding will be used to construct the foundations for three deck caps, as well as the capping and foundation of the Lamar crossing, near the KBHCCD.& Metropolitan Infrastructure, PLLC, a Dallas-based M/WBE firm, was awarded a contract exceeding $3.7 million to manage Component 5. With a 99.3% overall M/WBE team, they will oversee the renovation of Pioneer Plaza and Cemetery.Convention and Event Services is leading a team of architects, engineers, and other contractors to design a Convention...