PM-1475 BNLC 116 Simulation Rooms in Canyon, TX

West Texas State University is renovating the Bivins Nursing Learning Center at 2501 Russell Long Blvd in Canyon, Texas. The project, identified as PM-1475 BNLC 116 Simulation Rooms, involves building three new simulation rooms into an existing classroom. The total estimated cost for this 900 sq ft renovation is $70,000, resulting in a cost of $78 per square foot.

The work is classified as a renovation or alteration to improve educational infrastructure. According to the TDLR filing, construction started in July 2026. The registered accessibility specialist for this project is Leslie Kit Carter. The filing notes that the project involves public funds or public land, consistent with its owner being a state university.

Project Scope and Cost

The scope of work is specific: the creation of three distinct simulation spaces within the footprint of a current classroom. This 900 sq ft addition is part of a broader effort to update the Bivins Nursing Learning Center. The estimated budget of $70,000 places this project below the median estimated cost for similar renovation filings in Randall County. The median cost for renovation and alteration projects in the county is $280,000. This project's cost falls in the bottom quarter of that range.

The $78 per square foot cost is close to the county median of $86 per square foot for comparable work. The scheduled build window for this project is 62 days, which is shorter than the county median build window of 121 days. West Texas State University has one other TDLR-registered project on record, the WTAMU Boiler Plant, which is closed and had a cost of $405,078.

Timeline and Status

TDLR completed the plan review for this project in August 2026. The registration status is marked as Review Complete. Construction is scheduled to finish in September 2026. The project is registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, ensuring compliance with state accessibility standards during the renovation process.