BlueLine Development has been engaged as a developer partner. Shopworks
has been engaged as project architect, and they will work with a local
architect.
Number of units and total project cost are being finalized. Number of units
is being approximated at 65-70. On-call rooms have moved from the original
HP design to the old Living Center on the health system campus. Patient and
family overnight rooms will be provided at another SJH-managed town property.
In June 2024, architects from ShopWorks conducted in-person interviews
with numerous SJH team members who live in, or previously lived in, SJH
housing. These sessions provided staff with the opportunity to reflect
on their needs and hopes for the Hitching Post. The input received from
employees will help inform the design of the building, the units, and
the outdoor spaces. It is notable that there were numerous references to:
The desire for noise isolation, privacy, and a place to find some peace
and quiet after a long day.
The need for onsite storage and durability of appliances and finishes.
How best to activate outdoor spaces for socialization as well as physical
activity and respite.
Over the summer, SJH administrative staff and members of the board Finance,
IT, and Facilities Committee worked with developer partner BlueLine on
the RFP process to identify a General Contractor (GC) for the project.
Four submissions were received, and two of the applicants participated
in a rigorous evaluation process. At the August public board meeting of
the Board of Trustees, the Trustees voted to accept the recommendation
of the Finance, IT, and Facilities Committee to engage Shaw Construction
for the pre-construction phase of the project. Among the merits of the
Shaw Construction application was its strong track record of working in
the community to bring in similar projects on time and on budget.
Other updates:
SPET funding has been approved
INSPYRE has been selected as the Owner’s Representative
Interviews have been conducted with the two finalist Design/Build firms
and questions have been submitted by the Owner’s Representative
to each firm
Final recommendation was presented to the Board of Trustees
