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Commissioners approve $711,000 contract to remodel Henderson County Elections Administration building
Summary
Henderson County's Commissioner's Court approved a $711,000 contract with Key General Contractors LLC to remodel the county Elections Administration building at 301 East Larkin Street in Athens; commissioners noted alternatives and allowances were included and authorized the county judge to sign.
Henderson County Commissioners unanimously approved a contract with Key General Contractors LLC to remodel the Elections Administration building at 301 East Larkin Street in Athens, Texas. The contract, described by staff as the second phase following a prior bid award, carries a listed total of $711,000 and includes specified allowances and alternatives the county evaluated during bidding.
Presenters told the court the contractor supplied alternatives that helped limit additional contingency costs and that the timeline aligns with election planning; one participant said they expected completion after the November election and possibly ready by January, allowing readiness for future cycles. Commissioners discussed timing relative to scheduled polling places and stressed they did not want to rush the work.
The court voted to approve the contract and authorized the county judge to sign. Commissioners said the remodel positions the Elections Administration for upcoming election cycles.
