Zodiac-Poettker HBZ JV II LLC,* St. Louis, Missouri, was awarded a $17,644,000 firm-fixed-price contract for the construction of a genetics research laboratory office building. Bids were solicited via the internet with five received. Work will be performed in Columbia, Missouri, with an estimated completion date of Aug. 31, 2024. U.S. Department of Agriculture funds in the amount of $17,644,000 were obligated at the time of the award. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Kansas City, Missouri, is the contracting activity (W912DQ-23-C-4001).

*Small business