AUGUSTA – A building that’s been home to electronics manufacturer Sanmina-SCI may soon have a new owner.

Harper’s Development LLC started negotiating the sale in late November before reaching a tentative agreement in December, said Kevin Mattson, president of Harper’s.

Harper’s has placed a down payment on the land and sprawling building, and hopes to complete its purchase by spring.

Sanmina-SCI, with headquarters in Alabama and California, expects to close the plant by late February or early March.