Governor Juan F. Luis Hospital and STT Healthcare Bundle Industry Days
Event Summaries
Governor Juan F. Luis Hospital Industry Day
Date and Time: Wednesday, April 8, 2026, 9AM – 2PM
Location: UVI Simulation Center
Attendance: 70+ attendees (excluding dignitaries) Participation: 55 companies represented Opening Remarks:
•Keith Couch, EVP, Suffolk
•Darryl Smalls, Executive Director, Hospital Redevelopment Team
•Darlene Baptiste, CEO, Governor Juan F. Luis Hospital
•Atim Senthill on behalf of the Office of Disaster Recovery (ODR)
•Honorable Tregenza Roach, Esq., Lieutenant Governor’s Office
Program Highlights:
•Comprehensive project overview and preconstruction approach
•Guidance on partnering and working with Suffolk
•Small Business participation opportunities
•Prequalification process and support resources
STT Healthcare Industry Day
Date and Time: Friday, April 10, 2026, 9AM – 2PM Location: Administration & Conference Center, UVI Attendance: 55 attendees (excluding dignitaries) Participation: 38 companies represented
Opening Remarks:
•Keith Couch, EVP, Suffolk
•Honorable Averil George, Commissioner of Human Services
•Assistant Commissioner Taetia Dorsett on behalf of the Department of Human Services
•Commissioner Justa Encarnacion, Department of Health
Program Highlights:
•Comprehensive project overview and preconstruction approach
•Guidance on partnering and working with Suffolk
•Small Business participation opportunities
•Prequalification process and support resources
Events Summary
Across both events, we observed a high level of engagement and enthusiasm from the local contracting and business community, demonstrating a strong commitment to contributing to the Territory’s recovery and long-term development. This participation highlights the readiness and capability of local stakeholders to play an active role in delivering complex, large-scale healthcare infrastructure projects.
These Industry Days served as a vital platform for open dialogue, knowledge-sharing, and relationship-building between project leaders, contractors, and community businesses. By increasing visibility into upcoming procurement opportunities and project expectations, the events helped ensure that local firms are better prepared to compete for and successfully execute work associated with these initiatives.
Moreover, the events strengthened trust and collaboration between Suffolk, its partners, and the local business ecosystem—an essential component for delivering projects efficiently, inclusively, and sustainably. By fostering these connections early, we are laying the groundwork for a more resilient and locally empowered construction environment.
We look forward to building on this momentum as we continue working collaboratively to deliver transformative healthcare facilities that will enhance access to quality care, support economic growth, and improve the overall well-being of the community.
