The Kaufman County commissioners approved moving forward with CSP‑2501, the courthouse renovation construction services contract, after the evaluation committee recommended a single contractor following interviews. County staff said six general contractors submitted proposals; three were shortlisted and interviewed. The committee—composed of the district attorney, sheriff, a commissioner, the county auditor and treasury staff—unanimously recommended the selected contractor pending successful contract negotiations.

Staff said the selected firm submitted a best‑and‑final offer that reduced the original proposal of $8,401,562 by $442,530. County staff invited representatives from the selected contractor and Kitchell (construction manager) to the meeting to answer questions. Jeff Shaw, introduced as the project manager for the contractor, said construction is scheduled to begin May 12, 2025, with substantial completion expected in April 2026.

Commissioners voted to award the project and authorized contract negotiations. No additional substantive conditions or amendments were recorded in the meeting minutes.