Burns Lake, B.C.- Three teams have made the shortlist to participate in the Request for Proposals (RFP) phase of the competitive selection process to design and build the Lakes District Hospital and Health Centre Replacement project. 

The three to make the short list are:

* Bird DB Construction Inc.

* PCL Constructors Westcoast Inc.

* Stuart Olson Dominion and MCM.

 

In total, 11 design-build teams responded to the Request for Qualifications (RFQ).

 

Northern Health expects to choose a preferred proponent and award a contract in spring 2013, with design-build activities starting immediately thereafter.

 

The replacement hospital will house up to 16 beds, provide acute care and emergency services, diagnostic imaging, a laboratory and a pharmacy. Facility space is planned for the delivery of public health, home and community care and rehabilitation, as well as mental-health and addictions services. The space will include administrative and logistical services.

 

The total project cost of the replacement hospital is up to $55 million. Funding will be cost-shared by the B.C. government and Stuart Nechako Regional Hospital District.

 

The replacement hospital is expected to be completed by the summer of 2015.