R. Chavez Construction is a certified MBE general contractor with a proven track record in K–12 school construction across Indiana — from athletic complex renovations to facility additions, built on time, within budget, and with minimal disruption to students and staff.
Public school construction is different. Your budget is public. Your schedule is driven by the academic calendar. Your community is watching. And your procurement process has requirements — MBE participation goals, public bid compliance, documentation standards — that most contractors treat as an obstacle rather than a baseline expectation.
We treat them as the starting point. R. Chavez Construction has worked alongside school district facilities directors, architects, and construction managers on projects ranging from athletic facility renovations to major building additions. We understand the pressure you're under, and we show up prepared to take some of it off your plate.
From urban IPS campuses to suburban school districts, our K–12 project experience spans athletic facilities, building additions, and operational facility construction.
New athletic complex including football field, track, and associated site improvements for one of Indianapolis's largest high schools. Delivered with the Indianapolis skyline as a backdrop — and with the same care for schedule and quality that the community expected.
Baseball and softball field complex renovation featuring new synthetic turf, bleachers, site improvements, and IPS Athletics branding. Completed on schedule for the start of the athletic season.
New football and multi-sport athletic field for the George Washington Continentals, including synthetic turf installation, lighting, and site improvements.
Athletic track and stadium renovation in the heart of Indianapolis, providing Shortridge High School with a modern, updated competition-grade facility.
Large addition to the district's Operations Facility to accommodate the Maintenance and Grounds Departments. Delivered on budget with quality work and responsive project management throughout construction.
They provided quality work, in our budget, and their management staff is responsive and professional. I feel we received a great quality build to meet our growing district's needs and we are excited to put it to use!
School construction has one hard constraint that doesn't move: students and staff. We plan every project schedule around the academic calendar — with phasing, sequencing, and milestone dates set to ensure facilities are ready when school is in session.
We are experienced with publicly bid general contracting and construction management delivery methods. We understand prevailing wage requirements, bonding, certified payroll, and the documentation standards that come with public school contracts.
When R. Chavez serves as your prime general contractor, your MBE participation requirement is met at the contract level — no subcontractor workarounds, no paperwork games. We hold certification with both the State of Indiana and the City of Indianapolis.
Many of our school projects are completed on active campuses. We implement strict site separation, pedestrian protection, and safety protocols that keep students and staff away from active construction areas — without bringing the project to a halt.
Facilities directors and superintendents are accountable to school boards and the public for every dollar spent. We provide clear, honest reporting — schedule status, budget tracking, and issue documentation — so you're never caught off guard in a board meeting.
We work well with the architects and engineers your district already trusts. We respect the design intent, manage RFIs and submittals proactively, and flag constructability issues early when they're inexpensive to resolve.
Indiana school districts and public agencies often carry MBE participation requirements tied to state funding, grants, or local procurement policy. When R. Chavez Construction is your prime general contractor, that requirement is satisfied at the contract level — simply and cleanly.
No complicated tracking, no good-faith-effort paperwork, no searching for a qualified MBE subcontractor at bid time. We are the prime. Your board approves the contract. The requirement is met.
Whether you're early in the planning process or ready to put a project out to bid, we'd like to have a conversation. We work with facilities directors, superintendents, and construction managers at all stages.
