The USDA Agricultural Research Service requires tornado damage repairs at the U.S. Horticultural Research Laboratory in Ft. Pierce, Florida, with additional work at Picos Farm in Ft. Pierce and Whitmore Farm in Leesburg. The project involves renovating approximately 48,000 sq ft of greenhouses and 20,000 sq ft of hallways, vents, and intake screening across four phases, plus separate work at the two farms. The estimated budget exceeds $10,000,000, and a firm fixed-price construction contract will be awarded. Performance locations include Ft. Pierce and Leesburg, Florida. A mandatory site showing is scheduled for May 20, with questions due by May 26, 2026.

The USDA Agricultural Research Service requires tornado damage repairs at its Horticultural Research Laboratory in Ft. Pierce, Florida, with additional work at Picos Farm in Ft. Pierce and Whitmore Farm in Leesburg, Florida. The project involves the phased demolition, repair, and reconstruction of numerous greenhouses and ancillary structures totaling over 68,000 square feet, including updates to control systems and compliance with Florida codes. The magnitude of this firm fixed-price construction project is over $10,000,000. The work is anticipated to be solicited in phases, with the initial request for proposal potentially issued around April 30, 2026. The completion timeframe for the contract is to be determined.