MISD Bond - Pkg 3 - Elem Group A - Lamar Sprinklers in Midland, TX

The Lamar Elementary School renovation in Midland involves the installation of sprinkler piping, utility connections, and ceiling replacement across 62,641 sq ft of existing space. This project is part of the MISD Bond - Pkg 3 - Elem Group A - Lamar Sprinklers filing, with an estimated cost of $2,813,450. The work is classified as a Renovation/Alteration on public land for the Midland Independent School District.

Vandergriff Group Architects, P.C. serves as the design firm of record for this project, which is located at 3200 Kessler Ave in Midland County. Landy Perkins is the registered accessibility specialist associated with the filing. The project was registered with TDLR in April 2025, and plan review was completed in the same month. Construction was scheduled to begin in May 2025 with a completion date of September 2025.

The estimated cost of $2,813,450 places this project above the county median for renovation and alteration filings in Midland County, which stands at $250,000. The size of 62,641 sq ft is significantly larger than the median project size of 5,018 sq ft for similar filings in the area. The cost per square foot is estimated at $45, which is below the county median of $80 per square foot for comparable renovation projects.

The scheduled build window for this project is 129 days, a duration that is close to the county median of 122 days for renovation and alteration work. This timing aligns with the scale of the utility and ceiling work described in the scope of work. The project involves public funds and is situated in a residential area with a median household income of $57,679 according to U.S. Census estimates for ZIP 79701.

While the filing indicates a completion date of September 2025, TDLR has not yet recorded a final inspection. Therefore, the current state of the site is not confirmed in the public record. The Midland Independent School District has six other TDLR-registered projects totaling $64,100,000, indicating a broader pattern of infrastructure investment in the district. Vandergriff Group Architects, P.C. has also worked on five other projects totaling $6,953,305 in the region, including work at Houston Elementary School and Parker Elementary School.

The project is one of several registered works in the immediate area, which includes renovations at The Commons at North Park Shopping Center and the Midland Habitat ReStore. The labor market in Midland County remains stable, with an unemployment rate of 3.3 percent in August 2026. This renovation supports the existing educational infrastructure at Lamar Elementary School, ensuring that the facility meets current safety and accessibility standards through the specified scope of work.