FedEx Network 2.0 Retrofit Program Laredo LRDA

Renovation work is underway at 6552 Bob Bullock Loop in Laredo, Texas, under the project name FedEx Network 2.0 Retrofit Program Laredo LRDA. The filing describes the scope as modifying openings in the building's exterior and interior, along with changes to exterior paving and fencing. The estimated cost for this 1,000 sq ft renovation is $731,091, which equates to $731 per square foot.

The owner of record is 6552 BBL TX, LLC, and the design firm of record is Flatrock Design Group. Marcela Abadi Rhoads is the registered accessibility specialist for this project. The work is privately funded on private land for private use. This project is part of a larger portfolio for the owner, who has one other TDLR-registered project in Laredo totaling $1,251,721. Flatrock Design Group has four other registered projects, including locations in San Angelo and Corpus Christi, with a combined value of $3,242,728.

Timeline and Status

The project was registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) in March 2026. Plan review was completed in April 2026, and construction was scheduled to begin in May 2026. The filing indicated a completion date of August 2026. However, TDLR has not yet recorded a final inspection, so the current state of the site is not confirmed in the public record. The scheduled build window of 92 days is close to the county median for renovation and alteration projects.

In terms of cost, this project is above the county median for its type, with an estimated cost of $731,091 compared to the median of $200,000. The cost per square foot of $731 is also above the county median of $89 per square foot. The project falls within Wise County, where the unemployment rate was 4.3 percent in July 2026, higher than a year earlier.

Local context for the ZIP code 78041 area, according to U.S. Census ACS 2023 five-year estimates, includes a population of about 47,089 and a median household income of $61,007. There are 16,760 housing units in the area, with a median owner-occupied home value of $216,700. The housing stock is an even mix of owner- and renter-occupied units. Nearby registered projects include Altavista Market, Lyon St Booster Station, Westgate Place, Laredo Town Center, and Hillside Road Storage.