Site work, paving, new construction, remodeling and renovation of a mixed-use development in Houston, Texas. Completed plans call for the construction of a conference / convention center; for site work for a conference / convention center; parking garage; for paving for a parking garage; sidewalk / parking lot; sidewalk / parking lot; water / sewer project; for the remodel of a conference / convention center; and for the renovation of a conference / convention center.

As of May 21, 2025, this project commenced construction March 6, 2025, for the section called GRB South. The first phase includes a 700,000-square-foot expansion of the convention center and a 100,000-square-foot pedestrian plaza connecting to the Toyota Center. Phase one is anticipated to be completed in 2028. Full Project Completion: Expected by 2038, with multiple phases and stories planned. Total New Construction: 700,000 square feet Stories: Multi-level (exact number not specified, but includes multiple floors with atrium and rooftop features) Key Components: Two new exhibit halls: 150,000 sq ft total Multipurpose hall: 50,000 sq ft, opens to the new Central Plaza Atrium flex hall: 25,000 sq ft Contiguous exhibit space: 225,000 sq ft Ballroom: 60,000–80,000 sq ft, the largest in Texas Retail and dining: Ground-level spaces Pedestrian plaza: 100,000 sq ft, connecting to Toyota Center Central atrium: Provides natural light across levels Extended Avenida Plaza: Connects Discovery Green to the new Central Plaza The previous solicitation is for reference purposes only. Houston First Corporation ("HFC"), pursuant to the provisions of Texas Government Code Chapter 2269, Subchapter F, requests Statements of Qualifications ("SOQs") from highly qualified and experienced construction management companies (each a "Respondent" and, collectively "Respondents") capable of providing pre-construction and construction-phase services through the construction manager-at-risk delivery method in connection with the following projects: (A) A new multi-use, multi-level convention center building containing approximately 800,000 square feet, including with associated loading docks, ballrooms, conference rooms, display halls, retail spaces, parking structures (which may be underground), plazas, and facilities to serve such facility (the "South Building Project"); (B) Certain improvements to and potentially realign and extend the Avenida de las Americas right of way, including, without limitation, enhancements or changes to lighting, landscaping, hardscape, traffic control, signage and other wayfinding (collectively, the "Avenida Realignment Project"); (C) The transformation of the existing George R. Brown Convention Center ("GRB") by reconstructing the existing GRB (the "GRB Transformation Project"; the South Building Project, the Avenida Realignment Project and the GRB Transformation Project being collectively sometimes herein called the "Projects"); and (D) As necessary for the development and construction of the Projects, enabling works, such as, but not limited to, the construction of, or realignment and reconfiguration, as applicable of, parking facilities/lots, elevated ramps, utilities (water, gas, storm water, sanitary sewer, electric, telecommunication), coordination with TxDOT in connection with the NHHIP, and utility facilities, conduits, lines, and related equipment. *Project information, including timeline and contacts, has been obtained through public sources. The content management team continues to pursue additional details; however, the contact(s) listed have yet to disclose or confirm any information. Inquiries should be directed to the contact(s) listed.