Hawkins ES Campus vestibules region 1 and 2 in El Paso, TX

Hawkins Elementary School in El Paso is undergoing a targeted renovation to install new secure entrance vestibules. The project, formally listed as Hawkins ES Campus vestibules region 1 and 2, involves a renovation and alteration of 637 sq ft. The work is centered on 5816 Stephenson Ave., adding a new entrance secure vestibule that includes a reception-attendance area and office renovation. This specific scope addresses security and administrative flow at the school's entry points.

The estimated cost for this project is $79,625, which computes to $125 per square foot. In the context of El Paso County, this project's total cost is below the county median for renovation and alteration filings. However, the cost per square foot is above the county median of $66. The scheduled build window of 172 days is longer than the county median of 120 days, reflecting the detailed nature of the security and interior work involved.

El Paso Independent School District is the owner of record for this improvement. The design firm of record is ASA Architects, P.C., which has registered other projects in the region, including work at Edgar Park Elementary School and Young Women's Academy. The registered accessibility specialist for this filing is Tommy Fan. The project utilizes public funds and is located on public land, consistent with the district's other infrastructure investments in the area.

Project Status and Timeline

The project was registered with TDLR in January 2025, and plan review was completed in the same month. Construction was scheduled to begin in March 2025, with a completion date listed for August 2025. Although the scheduled completion date has passed, TDLR has not yet recorded a final inspection. This means the current state of the site is not confirmed in the public record, and the project remains in a review complete status rather than a closed or inspection complete status.

El Paso Independent School District has six other TDLR-registered projects totaling $16,321,000, including significant work at El Paso High School and smaller renovations at Lamar Elementary School and Mesita Elementary School. The presence of multiple registered projects indicates an ongoing commitment to facility upgrades across the district. The specific focus on secure vestibules at Hawkins Elementary School reflects a broader trend in educational infrastructure to enhance safety and administrative efficiency at entry points.