More than 150 attend pre-bid for BP 5

In the same venue where Wishard celebrated Marion County voters’ overwhelming 85-percent approval of new hospital facilities on November 3, 2009, project leaders offered a landslide of information to local building trades leaders on Tuesday as part of the pre-bid meeting for the construction bid package Wishard estimates to be the largest of the project in terms of components and opportunities it will create for businesses owned by minorities, women, veterans and persons with disabilities.

Wishard held the pre-bid meeting for Bid Package 5 at the historic Madame Walker Theatre downtown, where a theater full of local contractors and building trades leaders gathered information about the opportunity-filled package. Project leaders answered questions and shared details of the recently released scopes and bid documents for Units 2-15 and Unit 18 of the package, which includes fit out of the new hospital, outpatient care building and central utility plant. Wishard plans execute the bidding for the remainder 41-unit Bid Package 5 over the course of the year.

“In this historic and important theatre just a few blocks down the street from Wishard and the site of The New Wishard, we celebrated the day the people of Marion County made possible a new Wishard,” said Matthew Gutwein, president and CEO of Health & Hospital Corporation of Marion County, which operates Wishard. “It’s very appropriate that today, one day after one of America’s most important holidays – Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day – we meet to share information on this package, which holds the largest opportunity for minority-, women-, veteran- and persons with disabilities-owned businesses to work on The New Wishard.”

The package features 15 individual scopes for sections of work in piping; plumbing; pneumatic tube system; kitchen equipment; fire protection; heating ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC); site utilities; electrical; communications systems; temperature controls; and fire alarms for the hospital, outpatient care building, and central utility plant.

“The New Wishard will be a quiet, clean, safe and welcoming hospital focused on patient comfort and care,” said Dr. Lisa Harris, CEO and medical director of Wishard Health Services and a practicing physician and faculty member of the IU School of Medicine. “With respect to The New Wishard’s construction, these characteristics are rooted in fit out components such as ventilation, heating and air conditioning, electrical systems, piping and plumbing. These elements are critical to providing the highest quality care we can at Wishard, and the opportunities they will create for the local workforce serve to heighten the importance of this package.”

The New Wishard Diversity Team is working with the City of Indianapolis Department of Minority Women and Business Development (DMWBD) and held an outreach meeting for M/W/VBEs interested in opportunities to work on Bid Package 5 on January 14. Wishard plans to hold at least one more outreach event prior to the bid date. The outreach events provide an opportunity for interested parties to learn about the bid process, subcontracting opportunities and to ask questions of project leaders.

“We are pleased to work with Wishard to maximize the opportunities for minority-, women- and veteran- and persons with disabilities-owned businesses on this package, a focus that is good for jobs and increasing the capacities and capabilities of our Indianapolis M/W/VBEs,” said DMWBD Director Greg Wilson. “Wishard is meeting shared goals in construction contracting, and we look forward to continued outreach and achievement of project goals.”

Through December 21, Wishard construction contracts were ahead of the project goals of 15 percent MBE, 8 percent WBE and 3 percent VBE participation, with more than 31 percent of all construction contracts committed to M/W/VBEs.

The bid date for the package is 10 a.m. on Wednesday, March 2 at the Madame Walker Theatre. Wishard released the invitation to bid for the package on January 6. Wishard’s project schedule calls for bidding Units 20-24 of Bid Package 5 within the next few months and the remaining units in the summer and fall.

Wishard holds meeting for contractors interested in major hospital construction bid package

In the same venue where Wishard celebrated Marion County voters’ overwhelming 85-percent approval of new hospital facilities on November 3, 2009, The New Wishard project leaders will conduct an informational pre-bid meeting today for one of the largest packages to date, a set of work that includes fit out construction of the new hospital, outpatient care building and central utility plant. Wishard plans to execute the bidding for the 41-unit Bid Package 5 over the course of the year, wrapping up all bids by the end of 2011.

The package features 15 individual scopes for sections of work in piping; plumbing; pneumatic tube system; kitchen equipment; fire protection; heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC); site utilities; electrical; communications systems; temperature controls; and fire alarms for the hospital, outpatient care building and central utility plant.

The bid date for the package is 10 a.m. on Wednesday, March 2 at Madame Walker Theatre. Wishard released the invitation to bid for the package on January 6. Wishard’s project schedule calls for bids on Units 20-24 of Bid Package 5 within the next few months, and bids on the remaining units in the summer and fall.

WHAT: The New Wishard’s Pre-Bid Meeting for Bid Package 5

WHO: Matthew R. Gutwein, president and CEO of Health & Hospital Corporation of Marion County; Greg Wilson, director of the City of Indianapolis Department of Minority and Women Business Development; Hundreds of contractors and building trades leaders

WHEN:  Tuesday, January 18 at 1 p.m. — Media availability from 1 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.

WHERE: Madame Walker Theatre, 617 Indiana Ave.

Outreach meeting scheduled for Bid Package 5

The New Wishard Transformation Team will hold an outreach meeting for recently released Bid Package 5 on Friday, Jan. 14 from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the Transformation Team offices in Conference Room A310 of the Krannert Building, 1111 W. 10th St, Indianapolis.

Contractors planning to attend are asked to complete the Contractor Bid Profile form as well as copies of contractors’ City of Indianapolis M/W/VBE certification letter if applicable.

Download meeting notice (PDF)

Wishard releases Bid Package 5, units 2 through 15 and 18

Wishard released Bid Package 5, hospital and ambulatory care building fit out and central utility plant, which includes but is not limited to all things necessary to complete all work activities set out in the units of work for detailed individual scopes in sections of piping, plumbing, pneumatic tube system, kitchen equipment, fire protection, HVAC ventilation, site utilities, electrical, communications systems and more.

The project team has scheduled a pre-bid meeting at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 18 at the Madame Walker Theatre of the Madame C.J. Walker Building at 617 Indiana Ave. Wishard encourages all interested parties to attend this pre-bid meeting.

The bid date for the package is Wednesday, Mar. 2 at 10 a.m. Wishard will receive bids at 10 a.m. in the Madame Walker Theatre at the Madame C.J. Walker Building at 617 Indiana Ave.

Download the contractor bid profile.

Visit the Repro Graphix e-planroom for more information.

Local Developer, Investment Firm to Partner on New Wishard Project

Health and Hospital Corporation of Marion County has chosen two Indianapolis-based companies, Duke Realty and Browning Investments, to develop a faculty office building for The New Wishard Project.

The faculty office building at The New Wishard (building at left) will abut the open-air plaza at the main entrance on the east side of the new hospital campus.

Browning Investments and Duke Realty together have been in business more than 70 years. They have worked together to develop several successful commercial real estate properties in the Indianapolis metro area.

“To be selected to develop part of The New Wishard campus provides Duke Realty with yet another opportunity to demonstrate our support of this community and to provide a quality facility that will enhance the health of residents through our expertise in health care development,” said Denny Oklak, Chief Executive Officer of Duke Realty.

We are proud to be involved in the development of The New Wishard campus,” said Michael Browning, President, Browning Investments. “Our experience will aid us in ensuring that Wishard receives a facility that enables them to succeed in their mission.”

The New Wishard project includes a 327-bed inpatient hospital and is scheduled for completion at the end of 2013. Wishard project leaders registered the 1.2 million sq. ft. campus to achieve United States Green Building Council (USGBC) Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED ®) Silver certification that will make it the first newly built hospital in Indiana and one of 10 in America certified LEED ® Silver or higher.

Wishard releases Bid Package 5-1

Wishard released Bid Package 5-1, a supplier package that consists of the early MEP equipment purchase including air handling and heat recovery units, chilled water pump skids, electrical distribution equipment, emergency power and uninterrupted power supply units.

The project team has scheduled a Pre-Bid Meeting for Thursday, Nov. 18, 2010 at 1 p.m. in the Tudor Auditorium at Wishard Health Services, West Building, 5th Floor. The pre-bid meeting will start promptly at 1 p.m. Wishard encourages all bidders to attend this pre-bid meeting.

The bid date for the package is Dec. 9, 2010 at 2 p.m.

Download pre-bid meeting notice and contractor bid profile.

Visit the Repro Graphix e-planroom for more information.

Additional upcoming pre-bid meetings:

GC-1 – Trailer Complex – Room A310 on Wednesday, 11/17, at 10:00 AM
GC-10 – Site security – Room A310 on Thursday, 11/18, at 9:00 AM

    Wishard awards main hospital foundations package to Wilhelm

    Local firm delivers low bid for bid package 4B

    INDIANAPOLIS – An Indianapolis-based construction company will build the foundation for the new Wishard Hospital.

    At its July meeting, Health & Hospital Corporation of Marion County’s (HHC) Board of Trustees approved Wishard’s award of the main hospital foundations bid package for The New Wishard to F.A. Wilhelm Construction Company.

    “When an overwhelming 85 percent of voters approved The New Wishard on Nov. 3, 2009, we committed to them that this endeavor would create not only a new, modern and efficient Wishard campus here in downtown Indianapolis, but also that this project would create a shot in the arm to the local building trades industry,” said Matthew Gutwein, president and CEO of HHC. “We have now awarded another bid package to a local firm that will create jobs and work for Indianapolis. We continue to progress on time, on budget and ahead of our goals for diverse participation.”

    Wishard published notice for Bid Package 4B in early June and opened bids on June 22. The package includes hospital pile caps and grade beams as well as a utility tunnel. Wilhelm produced the low bid of $2.9 million.

    “Wishard is a central thread in the fabric of the Indianapolis community,” said Dr. Lisa Harris, CEO and medical director of Wishard Health Services. “We’re very proud to create another boon to the local economy with this package. We are as pleased with Wilhelm’s plans to exceed our goals for minority-, women- and veteran-owned business participation as we are its low bid and presence in the local community.”

    The project to construct a new Wishard will create 4,400 jobs and will transform the landscape of health care in Indianapolis.

    Marion County voters approved construction of a new Wishard in the Nov. 3 election, with 85 percent support for the measure, and Wishard began work immediately. Wishard plans to complete the new facility at the end 2013.

To learn more about the construction project, visit www.TheNewWishard.org. For more information about Wishard Health Services, visit www.Wishard.edu.

    Latino leaders gather to discuss opportunities on The New Wishard project

    On Tuesday, July 27, some of the city’s most respected Latino leaders gathered with the business community to network and discuss contract opportunities available to minority-, women- and veteran-owned businesses through The New Wishard project.

    The networking session and panel discussion, “Hispanic/Latino Connection: Making the Contract Connection,” was co-sponsored by several stakeholders, including the Hispanic Business Council of the Greater Indianapolis Chamber of Commerce, Indiana Commission of Hispanic and Latino affairs, Indiana State Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, Garcia Construction, Cabello Associates and OfficeWorks. Presenters discussed upcoming bid packages and successful business strategies to help grow companies.

    The New Wishard Diversity Team is taking a unique approach to achieving minority-, women- and veteran-owned participation by targeting outreach efforts to specific minority groups.
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    “During our outreach events we spotlight prominent individuals that represent the audience we are trying to reach,” said Barbara Holder, The New Wishard Transformation Team’s diversity manager. Each of our outreach efforts are spearheaded by a diverse group of community agencies and organizations.”

    The highlight of the morning session included inspiring remarks by Dr. Gerardo Gomez, one of the leading surgeons at Wishard Hospital and Indiana University Level One Trauma Center.

    “When I moved to this city, I chose to work at Wishard Hospital because of its commitment to serving the community,” said Dr. Gerardo Gomez. “I am passionate about the work of Wishard and am excited about the community’s involvement in The New Wishard project.”

    Dr. Gloria Berlanga King, director of multicultural affairs & Hispanic health, along with the New Wishard Transformation Team shared contract opportunites on The New Wishard project.

    “We’re here to let you know that we care about the Latino community and your participation on this project,” said Thomas Ringham, associate vice president of facilities transformation for Wishard Hospital.

    Several City officials showed their support for the project’s goals for inclusion of minority-, women- and veteran-owned businesses, including Carlos May, the City’s newly appointed director of Latino affairs.

    “While it’s nice to see all of these business owners and city leaders present, I’d also like to see members of the community attend these events,” said May. “Integration of business owners, city leaders and community members will bring the entire Latino community to the next level.”

    May was joined by Greg Wilson, director of the Department of Minority and Women Business Development for the City of Indianapolis, Virgil Madden of the Office of the Lieutenant Governor, State Representative John Bartlett, State Representative Paul Bateman and City-County Councillor Angel Rivera.

    Danny Lopez, executive director of the Indiana Commission for Hispanic and Latino Affairs moderated a Latino business owner panel discussion, which included panelists Charlie Garcia, president and CEO of Garcia Construction Group and Kathy Cabello, president of Cabello Associates. The panel discussion focused on the challenges and opportunities for Latino business owners.

    “For a new business owner, I understand that it’s hard to find time to attend pre-bid meetings,” said Cabello. “But, it is important so that you understand the certification and bid processes and how your company can be utilized.”

    The three-hour event included a presentation by Key Bank on financing and bonding and concluded a question and answer forum.

    This event was one of a series of continued efforts presented by The New Wishard Transformation Team and the City of Indianapolis to provide information to increase opportunities for minority-, women- and veteran-owned businesses on the New Wishard project to achieve the shared participation goals of 15 percent for minority-owned business, 8 percent women-owned business and 3 percent for veteran-owned business participation.

    Wishard releases bid package 4C

    Wishard released bid package 4C, which consists of the core and foundations for The New Wishard hospital and adjoining ambulatory care building. The package will be split into six units of work: concrete super structure, structural steel, sprayed-on fireproofing, membrane roofing system, elevators and temporary electrical.

    Visit e-Planroom to learn more.

    Wishard will hold a pre-bid meeting at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 4 in the Madame Walker Urban Life Center Grand Ballroom. The pre-bid meeting will start promptly at 1 p.m. All bidders are encouraged to attend this pre-bid meeting.

    The bid date for package 4C is Aug. 19 at 2 p.m. at Wishard.

    Download pre-bid notice (PDF).

    Download contractor profile (PDF).

    Wishard awards façade package to Enclos Corp

    Firm with health care expertise wins contract to build skin package for The New Wishard

    Wishard awarded the external building façade package for The New Wishard, as well as the skin and related components of the ambulatory care building and the south elevation of the parking garage, to a firm with a rich history of health care experience and plans to heavily incorporate local labor.

    Wishard opened sealed bids for the building enclosure package on April 26, and Enclos Corp of Eagan, Minn. produced the low bid of $38,999,000. The Board of Trustees of Health and Hospital Corporation of Marion County, which operates Wishard, approved the award.

    “We are pleased to announce the award of this package to a firm that is committed to assembling a project team made up of individuals and organizations here in Central Indiana to carry out this important part of the project,” said Matthew Gutwein, President and CEO of Health and Hospital Corporation. “It was a very competitive bid process, and we saw strong interest from leaders in the industry. This award will enable us to take advantage of low construction costs and will contribute to our goals to achieve the City of Indianapolis standard for minority-, women- and veteran-owned business participation.”

    More than 90 percent of the subcontracted field work included in the Enclos bid will go to local subcontractors. In addition, more than 85 percent of the firm’s labor hours, in excess of 120,000 hours for The New Wishard façade program, will be provided with local labor, with the remainder being comprised largely of internal management time.

    Workers will begin to install the package on the hospital in the late spring of 2011. The contractor will begin installation on the parking garage in the fall of 2011, followed by the ambulatory care building in the summer of 2012.

    “Enclos is an outstanding firm with a proven track record in health care projects,” said Dr. Lisa Harris, CEO and Medical Director of Wishard Health Services. “Its commitment to achieving good and cost-effective work for health care centers mirrors our own devotion to these principles in delivering excellent quality health care to the people of Indianapolis.”

    The package includes the exterior panels, windows and shell components. It does not include the roofs of the structures, which Wishard will include in a future core and shell package after the Transformation Team finalizes system details.

    “We are so excited to be involved with such an important project for our local community,” said Enclos’s Adam Peine, a native and lifelong Indianapolis resident who will run the project for Enclos. “There are only a handful of companies in the world qualified to do this job, and none of them really have the experience with health care facilities that we do, and we intend to lead the way in meeting or exceeding scheduling milestones, diversity goals and other project requirements. In addition to participating in the construction of a top-quality hospital, we look forward to working with City of Indianapolis leaders to make a positive contribution to the community.”

    Enclos is just completing work on the Colket Translational Research Building for the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, and starting work on two new hospital projects: San Francisco General Hospital, and the UCSF Medical Center at Mission Bay. Enclos is recognized for its specialized work with health care facilities, which has led to its involvement in hospital and research projects across the nation. The Enclos portfolio of completed work includes a long line of health care facilities including the Gonda Building at Mayo Clinic, the Harvard School Research Building, the NYU School of Medicine Smilow Research Center, the Kaiser Downey Medical Center and the Howard Hughes Medical Institute in Virginia.

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