Bird Construction Inc. has entered into a Development Phase Agreement (DPA) with Infrastructure Ontario (IO) and William Osler Health System (Osler) to deliver the Peel Memorial Hospital Phase 2 Redevelopment project.

Bird was announced as the project’s preferred proponent last month. The signing of the DPA marks the start of the project’s development phase.

As development partner, Bird will work with Osler and IO to advance the project’s design, schedule, pricing, and risk parameters under a progressive design-build model.

Upon completion of the development phase, Bird will have the option to sign an agreement to proceed with the construction phase, which would include agreements on detailed designs and a target price.

“The DPA for the Peel Memorial Hospital Phase 2 Redevelopment reflects Bird’s extensive experience delivering complex healthcare infrastructure across Canada,” said Teri McKibbon, President & CEO of Bird. “This progressive contracting model fosters early engagement, informed decision-making, and disciplined risk management, which are all key drivers of value for our clients, partners, and communities. We remain committed to delivering high-performing institutional projects that contribute to long-term value creation and reinforce our leadership in nationally significant sectors.”

The Bird Design-Build Construction Inc. team includes:

• Applicant lead: Bird Design-Build Construction Inc.
• Design team: Cannon Design Ltd.
• Construction team: Bird Design-Build Construction Inc.

Features of the redevelopment project include: 250 inpatient beds with the space to build more in the future, new and enhanced mental health and addictions programs, new and enhanced services for seniors, rehabilitation and complex continuing care, new and enhanced outpatient clinics and services, and a 24/7 emergency department.

The project is being delivered through IO’s Progressive Design-Build (Target Price) delivery model.