LICH bidding process moves forward
A new phase in the process of selecting a new owner/operator for Long Island College Hospital (LICH) has begun.
On Monday, March 3, potential bidders met with community stakeholders and their representatives to discuss what residents would like to see happen with the beleaguered hospital. Among the speakers were LICH medical staff, civic groups, legal representatives, elected officials and members of a specially selected panel that will review and rate the potential bids on behalf of neighborhood residents. This phase has been described as an “expedited [request for proposals/RFP] submission process, followed by a seven day selection period.”
On Friday, February 28, Public Advocate Letitia James appointed Councilmember Carlos Menchaca and Dr. Fred Hyde to join the community panel, which will have a 49 percent say in the review and selection of a new hospital owner.