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Council awards $4.07 million contract to Trimbuilt for Recreate renovation of former library
Summary
Cedar Park approved a construction agreement with Trimbuilt Construction, Inc. for up to $4,074,099 to renovate the former library building into a new Recreate multi‑use programming facility.
The Cedar Park City Council authorized the city manager to execute a construction services agreement with Trimbuilt Construction, Inc. for an amount not to exceed $4,074,099 to renovate the former library into the city’s new “Recreate” multi‑use community programming facility.
City staff said the project was procured through a competitive sealed proposal process. Staff reported six proposals were received; Trimble/Trimbuilt (presented in the agenda materials with varying spellings during the hearing) submitted the lowest cost and was highest‑ranked on experience and near‑top on schedule. Staff recommended awarding the contract to Trimbuilt at the stated not‑to‑exceed price and noted the proposer’s six‑month construction schedule.
Caleb Stockton, senior project manager, and Mike DeVito, Parks & Recreation director, described the project scope: interior renovation to create multiple flexible program rooms (theater/performance space, children’s area, maker/STEM space, conference/workspace), all‑new interior finishes, updated restrooms, new technology, LED lighting, HVAC replacement, new roof membrane and select exterior updates. Staff emphasized flexible design to allow programming, rentals and partnerships with third‑party providers; operations will require limited new staffing, and cross‑training with the rec center is planned.
Funding for the project comes from the Community Development Corporation Type B (4B) sales tax and savings from the Brushy Creek Sports Park Improvements project (2022 general obligation bond). Staff said ongoing operational expense will be part of the city’s budget process and that a small number of positions to operate the facility were included in the FY2026 budget request.
Council members praised the project and asked scheduling and parking questions. Contracts were approved unanimously with all five members present.
City staff estimated a construction duration of about six months from mobilization; a target mobilization window was described as “around the turn of the year” depending on contract execution timing. Staff did not provide an exact opening date.
