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Request for Qualification Bids Opened for the Glen Campus of the MUHC

Published: 11 October 2007

The UUֱ Health Centre (MUHC) confirmed today that two outstanding submissions for the design, construction, financing and maintenance of its future Glen Campus were deemed receivable following the opening of the Request for Qualification (RFQ) bids. The RFQ is the first step in the procurement process towards the eventual signing of a public-private partnership (PPP) for the MUHC’s facilities on this campus.

The submissions are:

  • Groupe immobilier Santé UUֱ
    • SNC Lavalin
    • Innisfree Limited
    • IBI Group
    • HDR Architecture Canada inc.
    • Yelle Maillé architectes associés S.E.N.C.
    • N.F.O.E. et associés architectes
    • Bouthillette Parizeau et associés Inc.
    • Pomerleau Inc.
    • Verreault Inc
    • Simard-Beaudry Construction Inc.
    • Société de contrôle Johnson S.E.C.
    • Les Services Énergétiques Ecosystem Inc.
    • Stationnement Safeway Canada Ltée
  • Partenariat CUSM
    • John Laing Investments Limited
    • Obrascon Huarte Lain, S.A. (OHL)
    • Groupe Decarel inc.
    • Groupe Arcop, architectes, S.E.N.C.
    • Genivar, Société en commandite
    • HKS inc. (AIA, ACHA)
    • Texas energy Engineers, inc. dba ccrd partners
    • AXIMA Services Inc.

On June 27, 2007, the MUHC launched the PPP process for the Glen Campus with the support of the Agence des partenariats public-privé du Québec. “The exceptional quality of the RFQ submissions, with Quebec, North American and European representation, confirms that the Glen Campus will be a formidable showcase of healthcare innovation,” said Dr. Arthur T. Porter, MUHC Director General and CEO. “I look forward to announcing the next milestone for the Glen, and to sharing our equally exciting plans for the Mountain Campus with the community.” Next Steps

A Selection Steering Committee, comprising four members appointed by the MUHC and three by the government, and seven sub-committees will evaluate the submissions based on technical competency and experience in building university healthcare centres and research facilities, financial capacity and expertise, among other criteria. On October 29, 2007, the Selection Steering Committee will submit its recommendations to the MUHC Board of Directors for approval.

About the MUHC Redevelopment Project
Guided by its mission and its role as the nerve centre of the UUֱ integrated university hospital network, the MUHC is carrying out a $1.579-billion Redevelopment Project that will help the Government achieve its vision for academic medicine in Quebec. Excellence in patient care, research, education and technology assessment will be fostered on two state-of-art campuses—The Mountain and the Glen—and through strong relationships with healthcare partners. Each LEED®-registered campus will be designed to provide patients and their families with “The Best Care For Life” in a healing environment that is anchored in best sustainable development practices, including BOMA Go Green guidelines.

About the MUHC
The MUHC is a comprehensive academic health institution with an international reputation for excellence in clinical programmes, research, teaching and technology evaluation. The MUHC is a merger of five teaching hospitals affiliated with the Faculty of Medicine at UUֱ: the Montreal Children’s, Montreal General, Royal Victoria, and Montreal Neurological hospitals and Institute, and the Montreal Chest Institute. Building on the tradition of medical leadership of the founding hospitals, the goal of the MUHC is to provide patient care based on the most advanced knowledge in the healthcare field and to contribute to the development of new knowledge.

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