On Feb. 5 Columbia Memorial Hospital announced the awarding of its surgery and hospital renovation projects to Rickenbach Construction, an Astoria company, and Inline Commercial Construction.
According to a CMH-provided press release, Rickenbach and Inline have formed a joint venture for this work. Inline is based in Aloha, Ore. The company is a full-service construction company with extensive experience serving the healthcare industry, including the recent surgery remodel at Providence Seaside Hospital.
The CMH Board of Trustees and its administration required that the two contractors utilize as many local subcontractors as possible, according to the press release.
Jared Rickenbach of Rickenbach Construction confirmed the commitment to hiring from the local community.
“Our goal is to award 60 percent to 70 percent of the subcontractor work to local firms,” he said.
Erik Thorsen, recently appointed as CMH’s CEO, voiced support for the hospital’s choice.
“Our recent experience with Rickenbach Construction gave us the confidence that they would do a great job on this project, and their joint venture with Inline gave us the added confidence that we will receive the expertise require for the surgery remodel,” Thorsen said.