A second construction management team tapped to bring down the cost of the O’Connell Center renovations has submitted a preliminary budget of $55 million with another $1.85 million in add-ons.
University of Florida officials say that is still too high and will continue to negotiate with the Birmingham, Alabama-based Brasfield & Gorrie to bring the costs in line with the $60 million budget before signing a contract.
“We’re committed to the project,” UF Athletics Director Jeremy Foley said. ”We will continue to work with UF and Brasfield & Gorrie to get the price where it needs to be.