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.