An earlier article on the bridge.
http://miami.cbslocal.com/2018/03/10/fiu-pedestrian-bridge-construction/
I assume a “TIGER” grant means several factors weigh in favor of a firm obtaining a contract. These probably include minority owned business and use of local laborers. Not that these would be the final determination of awarding the work.
Tiger grants are basically pork barrel projects. They are extremely hard to get.