TORONTO - St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton and Infrastructure Ontario today announced the request for proposals (RFP) stage has closed for building teams to submit bids to design, build, finance and maintain the hospital's new campus. 

The new hospital will provide larger, state of the art facilities in order to better support people and families struggling with mental illness and addiction. 

Highlights of the redevelopment include: 

  • Approximately 800,000 square feet of new construction;
  • Increased capacity of up to 305 inpatient beds and all associated support services;
  • Expanded outpatient clinics for psychiatry, diagnostic imaging and medical services; and
  • Innovative research and academic spaces.  

The design and construction of the new hospital will adhere to the guidelines and sustainability principles of the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED®) rating system, with a goal of achieving LEED® Silver certification. LEED buildings focus on healthy indoor environments, reduced greenhouse gas emissions and efficient use of energy, water and other resources.

During construction, this project will create jobs and provide stimulus to the regional and Ontario economies. 

Over the next several months, St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton and Infrastructure Ontario will evaluate the bidders' proposals based on criteria set out in the RFP. The successful bidder is expected to be announced in fall 2010 when the evaluation process is complete. The cost of the winning bid will be announced publicly following financial close. Construction is expected to begin in early 2011. 

Infrastructure Ontario and Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care are working with St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton to develop the new campus, which will remain publicly owned, publicly controlled and publicly accountable. Infrastructure Ontario is a Crown corporation dedicated to managing some of the province's larger and more complex infrastructure renewal projects - ensuring they are built on time and on budget.

Visit www.infrastructureontario.ca for more information. 

Quotes: 

The Honourable Sophia Aggelonitis, Minister of Consumer Services and MPP for Hamilton Mountain 
“Today's announcement marks another step toward greater access to health care in Hamilton. By improving health care infrastructure, we are putting the foundation in place for modern service delivery in our local hospitals.”

The Honourable Deb Matthews, Minister of Health and Long-Term Care 
“Our government is committed to giving Ontarians and their families the kind of high level healthcare that they expect and deserve. The new hospital will enhance the quality of care and the quality of life for patients and their families who rely on this specialized care.” 

Dr. David Higgins, President of St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton 
“This is a significant step toward our goal to provide state of the art care in an environment that reflects our vision for mental health and addiction care. The new campus will help cast mental healthcare in a different way. It will be modern, welcoming and part of a full service healthcare centre.” 

Contacts: 

Lesli Tomlin 
St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton  
905-522-1155, Ext. 36790

Terence Foran
Infrastructure Ontario
416 325-2939 

Debbie Silva 
St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton 
905-522-1155, Ext. 33037 

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