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Ellis County awards $3.13 million renovation contract to Christman; moves project funds into FF&E and subcourthouse work

2336539 · February 18, 2025
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The Ellis County Commissioners Court approved a $3,127,655 contract to Christman Company for renovation of the Courts and Administration building and approved line-item transfers that shift contingency and furniture, fixtures and equipment (FF&E) funds among county projects.

Ellis County Commissioners Court approved awarding CSP2025-001 to the Christman Company for renovation of the Courts and Administration building and approved related budget line-item transfers during its regular meeting. The contract award was for $3,127,655 with a 10% contingency; commissioners also approved transfers reallocating contingency and FF&E funds among county building projects.

The contract solicitation, CSP2025-001, was released Nov. 4, publicly advertised and closed Jan. 13. Seven general contractors responded. An evaluation team made up of District Judge Doug Wallace; Lindy Beatty, district attorney; Crystal Valdez, county clerk; Ryan Garrett, chief of staff for the county judge; and Captain David Gardner of the…

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