The Ministry of Health and Windsor Regional Hospital are looking for construction teams for the new hospital project.
A Request for Qualifications has been issued to prequalify teams that will compete to design, build, finance and maintain the second phase of the new Fancsy Family Hospital Project.
The second phase of the project will be known as the diagnostic and treatment block. This is currently planned as a five-storey block which will include emergency and trauma services, cancer services, surgical services, women's and children's services, critical care, Indigenous services, Spiritual care and advanced diagnostics.
“This is an incredibly exciting moment - one that we have been working toward since planning for this project began,” said Karen Riddell, President and Chief Executive Officer of Windsor Regional Hospital. “Issuing this RFQ for a team to design and build the Diagnostic and Treatment Block is a critical step toward opening the doors of our new acute care hospital and transforming the delivery of hospital services for patients and families across Windsor-Essex.”
Phase 1 of the project is expected to start in mid-2026 and will include the three-storey education and administrative centre, a parking garage and on-site infrastructure.
Phase 3 will be the inpatient tower, where the majority of inpatient beds will be housed. This is currently planned as a nine-storey building.
“Infrastructure Ontario is proud to partner with Windsor Regional Hospital to deliver the Fancsy Family Hospital for the Windsor-Essex region. Based on industry feedback and current market conditions, a procurement strategy with a phased approach has been identified. This approach reflects how many major infrastructure projects are being delivered in today’s market to encourage broader competition and deliver value for the taxpayers of Ontario. Dividing the work into separate contracts will encourage more competition and help support the successful and timely delivery of this important hospital project," said Angela Clayton, CEO, Infrastructure Ontario.
Submissions from the RFQ will be reviewed to create a shortlist of teams with the required construction experience. These shortlisted teams will be invited to respond to a Request for Proposals, which is expected to be published later this year.
