Editor's note: This article's headline was updated to provide more context to the cost and contracts related to the annex building.
Brazos County commissioners are set to consider a range of items at their March 24 meeting, including a major construction contract tied to the courthouse annex project and a potential land purchase for a new fire station.
What you need to know
According to the meeting agenda, commissioners are expected to take action of several big ticket items:
- Courthouse annex project: The court will consider approving a $59 million construction manager at risk contract with SpawGlass Construction for the Brazos County Courthouse Annex Building. Court documents say the project is set to begin April 6. The total cost of the project is $71 million.
- Fire station land request: The court will discuss a request tied to the potential purchase of 6 acres on Elmo Weedon Road for a new fire station.
The details
The courthouse annex project is a continued investment into the county, with updated plans and renderings slated to be presented at the beginning of the meeting. The proposed contract would establish a guaranteed maximum price for construction.
This project is expected to be completed on May 20, 2028, according to official documents.
Also on the agenda
Additional construction-related items on the agenda include budget decreases to several road and bridge projects.
Commissioners will also consider issuing bank cards to five county employees for travel and work-related expenses. The highest allowances are capped at $3,000.
Other items up for consideration include:
- An economic development agreement with Messer LLC
- Bryan City Council unanimously passed an economic development agreement between the city and Messer LLC, a large industrial gas company, on March 10. The company is looking to enter a tax abatement agreement with the county.
- A memo of understanding between the Brazos County Sheriff’s Office and the U.S. Capitol Police for protective services support of U.S. elected officials while in Brazos County
- Commissioners will vote to accept a grant of $1,880 for the Precinct 3 constable’s office for training ammunition and medical bags. Precinct 3 was given the green light to apply in September 2025 and requested $5,000.
- Multiple utility permits, including requests from Comcast to install infrastructure in several subdivisions
- Approval of contracts, bids and monthly financial reports
Stay tuned
Brazos County Commissioners Court will meet March 24 at 10 a.m. in the Commissioners Courtroom of the Brazos County Administration Building, located at 200 South Texas Ave., Bryan.