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Qualified Teams Invited to Submit Proposals for Second and Largest Phase of the Fancsy Family Hospital Project

29-10-2026

Windsor Regional Hospital and Infrastructure Ontario (IO) have invited two prequalified teams to submit proposals outlining their plans to design and build the second and largest phase of the Fancsy Family Hospital Project – The Diagnostic and Treatment Block. As the clinical heart of the new hospital, this state-of-the-art structure will serve as the hospital’s primary entrance and house many of the region’s most advanced specialized services.

Construction of this phase includes an Emergency Department and helipad, Regional Trauma Centre, Regional Cancer Centre, Surgical Services, Critical Care, Cardiac Catheterization Lab, and Women’s and Children’s Services, along with public amenities and a Central Utility Plant. Designed with patients, families and the community in mind, it will include welcoming public spaces such as food services, retail, spiritual care, and a dedicated Indigenous healing space.

Following a competitive process earlier this year, the following two teams were prequalified to participate in the RFP process based on their demonstrated experience, qualified personnel, and financial capacity to deliver a project of this size and complexity.

EllisDon Infrastructure Healthcare (EDIH)
Applicant Lead: EllisDon Capital Inc.
Design Team: Parkin Architects Ltd.
Construction Team: EllisDon Corporation
Facilities Management: EllisDon Facilities Services
Financial Advisor: EllisDon Capital Inc.

Windsor Health Infrastructure Partners (WHIP)
Applicant Lead: Plenary Americas LP
Design Team: B+H Architects
Construction Team: Sacyr Canada Inc. and Amico Major Projects Inc.
Facilities Management: Johnson Controls Canada LP
Financial Advisor: Plenary Americas LP

These teams have until mid-2027 to submit detailed proposals outlining their approach to delivering this transformational project. IO and WRH will then evaluate the proposals on several factors, including experience, ability to meet the hospital’s design and operational requirements, schedule, and pricing. The successful team is expected to be announced in late 2027, with implementation to follow shortly after.

Earlier this year, WRH announced that the Fancsy Family Hospital would be delivered in three phases due to the project’s size and complexity. The three-phased approach is designed to increase market participation and price competition where feasible, ease pressure on labour, materials and trade availability, and mitigate procurement risks. Construction on Phase 1, Enabling Works, began in July and includes an Education and Administration Centre, parking garage, and supporting site infrastructure. Procurement for the third phase, an inpatient tower connected to the Diagnostic and Treatment Block on every floor, is expected to begin next year.

The Fancsy Family Hospital is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to transform hospital services across Windsor-Essex and will be the first step in the development of a comprehensive, fully integrated health system for the region. The future hospital will increase capacity, expand access to specialized services, and provide high-quality care close to home for residents across Windsor-Essex and beyond. Learn more about the project here.

QUOTES:

The release of the RFP moves us one step closer to construction of the project's largest phase and is a testament to the continued commitment of our government partners, as well as the dedication of our project teams and community leaders, to advancing the Fancsy Family Hospital Project. We look forward to continuing to work together to deliver a modern, world-class hospital that allows us to expand healthcare services and meet the needs of patients, families, and staff across Windsor-Essex for generations to come. – Kristin Kennedy, President and CEO, Windsor Regional Hospital

Our government is making historic investments to protect Ontario’s health-care system, ensuring that more people in Windsor-Essex can connect to the care they need, where and when they need it. Today’s milestone marks another important step in the development of the new, state-of-the-art Fancsy Family Hospital which will provide patients and families with access to world-class hospital care for generations to come. – Sylvia Jones, Ontario’s Deputy Premier and Minister of Health

The Fancsy Family Hospital Project will connect more people in Windsor-Essex to high-quality care, closer to home. The release of the Request for Proposals for the Diagnostic and Treatment Block marks another significant milestone as this project moves forward. Through our government’s historic $236 billion capital plan, we are building and modernizing hospitals and other critical infrastructure across Ontario to support stronger and more resilient communities, for generations to come. – David Piccini, Minister of Infrastructure

Infrastructure Ontario is proud to work alongside Windsor Regional Hospital to advance this important project for the Windsor-Essex region. The RFP marks a significant step forward and reflects our commitment to a competitive procurement process that brings together strong private-sector expertise to deliver modern, high-quality health care infrastructure. – Angela Clayton, President and CEO, Infrastructure Ontario



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