SISD - Security Fencing - Socorro High School

SISD - Security Fencing - Socorro High School involved the installation of security chain-link fencing and gates at 10150 Alameda Ave. in Socorro, Texas. This addition to the existing building structure covered 726 square feet with an estimated cost of $100,000. The project focused on perimeter security measures for the campus located in El Paso County.

Design and Scope

MNK Architects served as the design firm of record for this filing. The work utilized chain-link materials and gate systems to enhance the school's physical boundaries. This scope is distinct from interior renovations or structural expansions, targeting external safety measures for the facility.

Timeline and Status

Construction began in February 2025, following the project's registration with TDLR in November 2024. The scheduled completion date was December 2025. Final inspection passed in December 2025, confirming the work met required standards. TDLR closed the project file in October 2026, marking the end of the accessibility review process for this construction.

The project utilized public funds and was conducted on public land. With a cost of $100,000, the investment was below the median estimated cost for similar additions in El Paso County, which stands at $250,000. The cost per square foot was $138, slightly above the county median of $113 for comparable projects. The scheduled build window spanned 331 days, which is longer than the county median of 183 days for additions to existing buildings.

Socorro ISD has registered six other TDLR projects totaling $460,000, including work at H.D. Hilley Elementary School and Robert Rojas Elementary School, all of which are closed. MNK Architects has designed several other projects in the region, including the University Medical Center East Clinic and Socorro Middle School, demonstrating a consistent presence in local infrastructure and educational facility improvements.