It’s another step forward for a new Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital.
Infrastructure Ontario has announced a request for qualifications has been issued.
The RFQ is the first step in the process to select a team to deliver the project.
Officials will be looking for the required construction experience, as well as the financial capacity to deliver a project of this size and complexity.
Shortlisted teams will then be invited to respond to a request for proposals, which is expected to be released in the fall of 2023 with a winning team selected from there.
Interested companies must register with merx.com to download the RFQ.
The new PECMH will be a leading edge facility, designed to fully align with current codes and infection control standards.
Operational effectiveness, efficiency and sustainability are top priorities for the build.
Quotes from Project Partners:
“I am pleased to see the Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital project move forward to the next phase of development to support communities in Picton and across the county. Building new and upgraded hospitals to improve health care in our communities is just one part of our ambitious plan to build Ontario while modernizing our health care system for decades to come.” – The Honourable Kinga Surma, Ontario’s Minister of Infrastructure
“Infrastructure Ontario’s issuing of a request for qualifications is another positive indicator that a new hospital will be built in Prince Edward County, providing quality health care for generations to come. Our government believes in this project. I share in the excitement that we’re getting closer to building and commend Quinte Health and the community for their ongoing commitment and our progress together.”- Todd Smith, MPP for Bay of Quinte
“The efforts to build a new hospital to serve the residents and visitors of PEC is a remarkable example of the power of collaboration – working together with one vision and one united voice. The strength, determination and unwavering commitment of partners, our teams, and our communities has propelled forward the detailed planning for our new hospital. Officially beginning the procurement process is an exciting milestone well worth celebrating. I am grateful to the provincial government for their ongoing support.” – Stacey Daub, President and CEO, Quinte Health
“The new hospital will respond to the needs and values of our community, ensuring care close to home for the residents and visitors of Prince Edward County today and for generations to come, and will play a vital role regionally as part of an integrated family of four Quinte Health hospitals.” – Dr. Sarah LeBlanc, PECMH Site Lead, Prince Edward Family Health Team
“This is indeed a memorable day. With this exciting next step, we gain momentum toward shovels in the ground and the opening of an extraordinary new hospital for the people of Prince Edward County. Many have had a hand in moving this project from a deeply held wish to a reality. To them we express our deepest gratitude. But for the hospital foundation, which is responsible for raising the community’s share of the cost, we shout out praise to our County residents, permanent and seasonal. Without your amazing, on-going support, we might not have reached this day. Today, together, we celebrate and look forward to a new future of health care in our community.” – Barbara McConnell, Chair, Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital Foundation
“The Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital is a cornerstone of our community. This new modern facility, when built, will provide residents with peace of mind knowing that their health-care needs will continue to be met right here in their community, now and in the future. We are excited to see this vital redevelopment project take another step forward with the request for qualifications being issued.” – Steve Ferguson, Mayor, Prince Edward County
“The Auxiliary is looking forward to this next step on our way to realizing the building of our new hospital. To see this process moving forward is an incentive for the Auxiliary to continue to support the funding of this project. Knowing that our hospital is becoming a reality, is encouraging to all of us in beautiful Prince Edward County.” Cathy Starkey, President, PECMH Auxiliary
