Hospital commission discusses building plans

DAVENPORT-At its meeting Thursday, Feb. 20, the Lincoln Hospital Board of Commissioners discussed plans for a new 6.18 million dollar medical office building. Eleven general contractors attended an earlier project information meeting with four contractors submitting bids. As a government project, the board is required to accept the lowest bid from a qualified contractor.

According to Chief Financial Officer Timothy O'Connell, all bidding contracts expressed concern with the underlying rock of the building site. The depth of excavation needed to stabilize the new building remains unknown, as do...