This contract awards the design‑build construction of the Wiregrass Innovation Center in Dothan, Alabama, a new 46,000‑square‑foot, three‑story institutional building with a penthouse, plus several optional alternates. The scope includes full demolition, site work, structural concrete, interior finishes, and specialty options such as a rooftop greenhouse and tenant‑improvement fit‑out on the third floor. The award was granted through a competitive bidding process, with Brasfield & Gorrie selected as the low‑bidder. Key contract elements include:
• Base‑building construction valued at approximately $32.1 million (low‑bidder) with two major alternates (rooftop greenhouse and third‑floor TI) adding roughly $3.0 million.
• Unit‑price line items for authorized additional excavation, asphalt and concrete paving, and helical anchors, allowing for quantified adjustments.
• Mandatory pre‑bid conference attendance, bid‑bond security (5 % of bid, capped at $10,000), and performance/payment bond requirements at contract signing.