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AGENDA DATE: September 9, 2026
COUNCIL DISTRICT(S): 2
DEPARTMENT: Department of Convention and Event Services
PRIORITY: Targeted Economic Growth
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SUBJECT
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Authorize a Discretionary Service Agreement between the City and Oncor Electric Delivery Company LLC (Oncor) at 701 South Lamar Street, Dallas, Texas 75202 for the Oncor removal of four existing vaults and all cables serving the vaults collectively identified as VC643, vault F, and the abandonment of duct bank and manholes on the private Memorial Street located within the Convention Center complex, for Work Order No. 31218595, for Component One of the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center Dallas Master Plan - Not to exceed $544,709.68 - Financing: Convention Center Construction Fund
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BACKGROUND
As construction begins across various Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center (KBHCCD) Master Plan components, existing Oncor electrical infrastructure must be decommissioned, relocated, or established to support expanded facilities.
Because these electrical vaults are owned and operated by Oncor, Oncor is the sole entity authorized to perform the necessary work, making them a sole-source provider consistent with their status as a regulated utility.
Oncor, in conjunction with Inspire Dallas and other Master Plan Component representatives, conducted a study of the power needs of the expanded KBHCCD and other Master Plan projects. This cost estimate covers Oncor's removal of four existing vaults and all cables serving the vaults collectively identified as VC643, vault F, and the abandonment of duct bank and manholes on the non-public interior Memorial Street within the Convention Center complex. As a regulated utility, much of Oncor’s pricing is defined by approved tariffs and cost estimating methods.
PRIOR ACTION/REVIEW (COUNCIL, BOARDS, COMMISSIONS)
The Transportation and Infrastructure Committee was briefed on the KBHCCD Master Plan on December 8, 2020.
The City Council was briefed by memorandum regarding the KBHCCD Master Plan on January 22, 2021. <https://dallascityhall.com/government/citymanager/Documents/FY%2020-21%20Memos/Kay%20Bailey%20Hutchison%20Convention%20Center%20Master%20Plan%20update%20-%20Memo_01222021.pdf>
The City Council was briefed by memorandum regarding progress to-date on the KBHCCD Master Plan on August 13, 2021. <https://dallascityhall.com/government/citymanager/Documents/FY%2020-21%20Memos/KBHCCD%20Master%20Plan%20Contract%20Update_Memo_08132021.pdf>
The Economic Development Committee was briefed on the KBHCCD Master Plan and the Project Financing Zone on October 4, 2021.
On October 13, 2021, the City Council authorized the designation of Project Financing Zone Number One, City of Dallas, Texas by Ordinance No. 32016, by Resolution No. 21-1650.
The Transportation and Infrastructure Committee was briefed regarding the KBHCCD Master Plan Alternative Recommendation and Requirements Pursuant to Texas Local Government Code Chapter 334 on December 7, 2021.
The Transportation and Infrastructure Committee was briefed on the “Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center Dallas Master Plan Alternative Recommendation and Requirements Pursuant to Texas Local Government Code Chapter 334 on December 7, 2021.
The Transportation and Infrastructure Committee was briefed by memorandum regarding an update on questions presented during the December 7, 2021, committee meeting on December 17, 2021. <https://dallascityhall.com/government/citymanager/Documents/FY%2021-22%20Memos/KBHCCD%20Master%20Plan_Memo_12172021.pdf>
The City Council was briefed by memorandum regarding this matter on December 17, 2021. <https://dallascityhall.com/government/citymanager/Documents/FY%2021-22%20Memos/KBHCCD%20Master%20Plan_Memo_12172021.pdf>
The Transportation and Infrastructure Committee was briefed regarding the KBHCCD Master Plan Alternative Recommendation and Requirements Pursuant to Texas Local Government Code Chapter 334 on January 18, 2022.
The City Council was updated by memorandum regarding questions presented during the January 18, 2022, Transportation and Infrastructure briefing on January 28, 2022. <https://dallascityhall.com/government/citymanager/Documents/FY%2021-22%20Memos/KBHCCD%20Master%20Plan%20Update%20Memo%20-%20Follow-Up%20to%20TRNI%20Committee.pdf>
The City Council was briefed by memorandum regarding questions presented by a constituent regarding the KBHCCD Master Plan on January 28, 2022 <https://dallascityhall.com/government/citymanager/Documents/FY%2021-22%20Memos/KBHCCD%20Master%20Plan%20Update%20-%20Additional%20Questions.pdf>.
The City Council was briefed on the KBHCCD Master Plan Alternative Recommendation and Requirements Pursuant to Texas Local Government Code Chapter 334” on February 2, 2022.
On February 9, 2022, the City Council authorized the adoption of the 3C west of Lamar alternative to implement KBHCCD Master Plan and the city manager to take the necessary steps to implement the 3C alternative by Resolution No. 22-0334.
On May 11, 2022, the City Council authorized providing advance planning and feasibility for the KBHCCD Master Plan by Resolution No. 22-0742.
On September 14, 2022, the City Council authorized a reimbursement agreement with Union Pacific Railroad Company for preliminary engineering services for the portion of the proposed expansion of the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center that impacts Union Pacific Railroad’s tracks, including improvements to infrastructure by Resolution No. 22-1348.
The Transportation & Infrastructure and Economic Development Committees were briefed about the KBHCCD Master Plan - Next Steps during a special called meeting on February 7, 2023.
A memorandum regarding questions presented during the special called meeting was provided to the Transportation & Infrastructure and Economic Development Committees on February 23, 2023.
The Government Performance and Finance Committee was briefed about the KBHCCD Master Plan and Fair Park Improvements on May 22, 2023.
The Government Performance and Finance Committee was briefed by memorandum on the KBHCCD Master Plan and Fair Park Improvements on June 13, 2023. <https://cityofdallas.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=F&ID=12081687&GUID=103AA241-23F2-4BE8-8FF9-F1CC38B0F3C0>
On June 14, 2023, the City Council approved a resolution expressing official intent for the City to reimburse itself for costs and expenses incurred in connection with the Kay Bailey Hutchison Master Plan from obligations that will be issued after the expenditures by Resolution No. 23-0774.
On September 13, 2023, the City Council authorized a professional service contract for Component One of the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center Dallas Master Plan to Inspire Dallas for Project Management/Owner’s Representation by Resolution No. 23-1254.
The Government Performance and Finance Committee was briefed on the FY 2023-24 Debt Issuance Overview on October 23, 2023.
The Economic Development Committee was briefed about the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center Dallas Master Plan - Convention Center Component on February 5, 2024.
On February 28, 2024, the City Council authorized a professional services contract for Component Three of the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center Dallas Master Plan to McKissack and McKissack for Project Management/Owner’s Representation by Resolution No. 24-0388.
On February 28, 2024, the City Council authorized a professional services contract for Component Four of the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center Dallas Master Plan to Dikita Enterprises for Project Management/Owner’s Representation by Resolution No. 24-0389.
The City Council was briefed on the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center Dallas Master Plan and Transportation Initiatives on March 6, 2024.
The Economic Development Committee was updated by memorandum about the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center Dallas Master Plan Solicitations on June 3, 2024. <https://cityofdallas.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=F&ID=12995978&GUID=42ADA9F1-4E2D-4452-92F9-76EDF1D014AA>
The Economic Development Committee was briefed by memorandum about the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center Dallas Master Plan Progress, Outreach, and Engagement on August 5, 2024. <https://cityofdallas.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=F&ID=13204845&GUID=77F4654C-4841-4359-B9A0-5D2F9FC1A112>
On September 11, 2024, the City Council authorized an amended contract with TXDOT to design and construct deck caps on Lamar Street as part of the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center Dallas Master Plan by Resolution No. 24-2595.
On September 11, 2024, the City Council authorized an amended contract with TXDOT to design and construct deck caps at Old City Park as part of the study area with the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center Dallas Master Plan by Resolution No. 24-2589.
On September 11, 2024, the City Council authorized a contract for Perkins & Will to provide architectural/engineering design services for Component 1 of the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center Dallas Master Plan by Resolution No. 24-1320.
On November 13, 2024, the City of Dallas authorized a Construction Manager at Risk Agreement with Trinity Alliance, a joint venture, to provide the preconstruction and construction services for the Project with a preconstruction services fee in the amount of $7,550,000.00 and a construction management services rate of 2.95 percent of the cost of construction within the total estimated project construction budget by Resolution No. 24-1672.
The City Council was briefed on The Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center Dallas Master Plan Component One on May 21, 2025.
On June 11, 2025, the City Council authorized a Supplemental Agreement No. 1 to the Construction Manager at Risk Agreement for Component One of the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center Dallas Master Plan to Trinity Alliance, a joint venture, for construction services for Component One by Resolution No. 25-0968.
On June 25, 2025, the City Council authorized a Construction Manager at Risk Agreement with HJ Russell - Phillips May - STSW, A Joint Venture for pre-construction and construction services for the renovation and reconstruction of TBAAL - Component Four by Resolution No. 25-1032.
The Economic Development Committee was briefed by memorandum about the Dallas Area Rapid Transit Interlocal Agreement for the Advancement of the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center Dallas (KBHCCD) Master Plan through the temporary closure of the Dallas Area Rapid Transit Station on November 3, 2025. <https://cityofdallas.legistar.com/gateway.aspx?M=F&ID=3a727cbe-4125-4198-a67e-b0a5ba8e3048.pdf>
On November 12, 2025, the City Council authorized an Interlocal Agreement with Dallas Area Rapid Transit (hereinafter "DART") for activities occurring during the first eighteen months of the Project related to the temporary closure and vacation of the DART facility located at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center by Resolution No. 25-1783.
The City Council was briefed on the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center Dallas Master Plan and FIFA on January 21, 2026.
On February 25, 2026, the City Council authorized a Supplemental Agreement No. 2 to the Construction Manager at Risk Agreement for Component One of the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center Dallas Master Plan to Trinity Alliance, a joint venture, for construction services in an amount not to exceed $717,479,741.40 paid by the 2025 Senior Lien Special Tax Revenue Notes Fund by Resolution No. 26-0463.
The Finance Committee was briefed on the overview of the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center Financing Plan on March 24, 2026.
The Transportation and Infrastructure Committee was briefed at a Special Called meeting on the proposed Jefferson and Houston Viaduct Realignments and Construction Interaction with the KBHCCD Master Plan - Convention Center Expansion on May 19, 2026.
FISCAL INFORMATION
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Fund |
FY 2026 |
FY 2027 |
Future Years |
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Convention Center Construction Fund |
$245,119.36 |
$272,354.84 |
$27,235.48 |
PROCUREMENT INFORMATION
Method of Evaluation for Award Type:
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Sole Source |
• Utilized for procurements where functional requirements can only be satisfied by one vendor, such as those where patents, copyrights or monopolies exists |
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• Exempted from competitive bidding process |
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• Meets general exception as stated in the Texas Local Government Code, Ch. 252.022(7)(C) |
OWNER/EXECUTIVE
Oncor Electric Delivery Company, LLC
Nicholas Horvatich, Senior Construction Manager, Oncor