Development of a New Parking Facility with Canopy Structures at Texas State University

Background
Texas State University is a public research university located in San Marcos, Texas, with a mission to provide excellence and innovation in teaching, research, and service. The university is developing a new parking facility along Thorpe Lane and IH-35 to enhance parking availability for students and special events. This project aims to support the university's commitment to student success and community engagement.

Work Details
The project involves the construction of a parking lot on approximately 5 acres of land. Key components include:
- Asphalt paving for the parking lot with a concrete bus lane and concrete approaches/sidewalks.
- Installation of two steel canopy structures equipped with Wi-Fi, security cameras, electrical outlets, and an emergency blue phone system.
- Fiber pathways will be trenched across Thorpe Lane to connect each canopy.
- Landscaping and an irrigation system will be included at each canopy location.
- Water supply will be sourced from an existing 8” water line on-site.
- A new detention pond and storm drainage system will connect to an existing curb inlet on Thorpe Lane.
- Electrical power will be supplied from a nearby City of San Marcos pole.
Total construction cost limitation for the project is set at $2,000,000.

Period of Performance
The construction is scheduled to start on May 1, 2025, with substantial completion targeted for August 8, 2025. Final completion is expected by September 8, 2025.

Place of Performance
The contract work will be performed at Texas State University located in San Marcos, Texas.