Gonzales ISD Bond Maintenance Projects - East Avenue Administrative Offices

Gonzales ISD is renovating its East Avenue Administrative Offices at 1615 St. Louis St in Gonzales, a 74,000 sq ft facility undergoing security upgrades and miscellaneous alterations. The project, filed with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) as part of the district's bond maintenance efforts, is scheduled to finish in July 2027.

The estimated cost for this renovation is $2,100,000, which works out to $28 per square foot. This figure is below the county median of $142 per square foot for similar renovation and alteration filings in Gonzales County, where the median estimated cost is $850,000. The scheduled build window for this project is 790 days, which is longer than the county median of 245 days for comparable work.

Design and Administrative Details

VLK Architects serves as the design firm of record for this project. The registered accessibility specialist is Tim A Fleming. TDLR completed the plan review in February 2025, and the filing indicates construction work is set to start in June 2025. The project involves public funds and is located on public land, ensuring compliance with federal accessibility standards during the renovation process.

Gonzales ISD has several other TDLR-registered projects in the area, including renovations to Gonzales High School and Gonzales Elementary School. The district’s total registered project portfolio in this context totals over $10 million. Meanwhile, VLK Architects has handled other significant projects, such as the New Crowley Collegiate Academy in Fort Worth, demonstrating a range of experience in educational facility design.

The surrounding area, defined by ZIP code 78629, has a population of about 12,380 according to U.S. Census estimates. The median household income in this area is $65,638, and the median owner-occupied home value is $193,200. These figures provide context for the community in which the administrative offices operate.