Dust Bowl Theater Development Options
Date: November 2020


This estimate has been prepared at the request of the City of Eloy and is to provide a concept estimate of the probable project cost to address the long-term intentions of the City of Eloy related to the final disposition of the Dust Bowl Theater, located on Main Street in downtown Eloy, Arizona. A series of four estimates were requested and provided in this report.



Option 1 - Restoration to Basic Theater Standards
Option 2 - Restoration to Commercial Shell Space
Option 3 - Stabilize Building for Future Consideration
Option 4a - Demolition Of Existing Theater (Veteran's Center To Remain)
Option 4b - Demolition Of Existing Theater & Adjacent Veterans Center Structure

The estimates are based upon:

  • Measured quantities and built-up rates prepared from the site visit performed by RLB and City of Eloy staff.
  • All contractors will be required to pay market wage rates
  • Unit pricing is based on November 2020 costs.
  • Construction cost escalation has been included in the estimate and assumes a 2nd Quarter 2021 construction start.
  • This estimate is for the sole use of providing budgets based on the site visit of existing conditions.
  •  The estimate is not to be used for comparison with actual bids received at any time.
  • A design and estimating contingency has been included at 15%.
  • A construction contingency of 5% has been included for the renovation options of the theater only.
  • Project Options - Summary - Total Cost Rates Current At September 2020


O1 OPTION 1 - RESTORATION - THEATER $200,000
O2 OPTION 2 - RESTORATION - COMMERCIAL SHELL SPACE $2,500,000
O3 OPTION 3 - STABILIZE FACILITY $1,100,000
O4A OPTION 4A - DEMOLITION OF EXISTING THEATER (VETERAN'S CENTER TO REMAIN) $200,000
O4B OPTION 4B - DEMOLITION OF EXISTING THEATER & ADJACENT VETERANS CENTER STRUCTURE $200,000



Source: City of Eloy, Arizona Dust Bowl Theater Development Options, November 2020,  City of Eloy Dust Bowl Theater Estimate of Project Cost (RLB 11.18.2020)