Quay County Hires Construction Manager for Tucumcari Hospital Project

Weil Construction of Albuquerque to oversee $32 million hospital build.

Apr. 15, 2026 at 12:00am

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The Quay County Commission has hired Weil Construction of Albuquerque as the construction manager for the upcoming $32 million Dr. Daniel C. Trigg Memorial Hospital project in Tucumcari, New Mexico. Weil project manager Randy Gilbert will ensure contractual obligations are met and that the county's needs are addressed during the construction process.

Why it matters

The new hospital is a major investment for the Tucumcari community, and having an experienced construction manager overseeing the project will help ensure it is completed on time, on budget, and to the county's specifications. This is an important step in upgrading the region's healthcare infrastructure.

The details

Weil Construction will be paid $26,676.06 for the preconstruction phase of the project, and is estimated to receive between 2-3% of the total $32 million construction cost, which would amount to $640,000 to $960,000. Weil project manager Randy Gilbert said his company's role is to make sure the county 'gets what they're paying for' and that the community's needs are met. Gilbert will provide monthly updates to the county commissioners once construction begins.

  • The bid deadline for the hospital project was changed from April 15 to April 22.
  • The notice of intent to award the construction contract will be on May 1.
  • Three or four contractors have expressed interest in the project so far.

The players

Weil Construction

An Albuquerque-based construction management firm hired by Quay County to oversee the $32 million Dr. Daniel C. Trigg Memorial Hospital project.

Randy Gilbert

The project manager at Weil Construction who will be responsible for ensuring contractual obligations are met and the county's needs are addressed during the hospital construction.

Quay County Commission

The local government body that hired Weil Construction as the construction manager for the new hospital project.

Angie Gonzales

The Quay County manager who agreed that hiring a construction manager was necessary 'to protect ourselves, but the community' during the hospital build.

Stantec Architecture

The architectural firm that designed the new Dr. Daniel C. Trigg Memorial Hospital and recommended modifications to the request for proposals.

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What they’re saying

“I'll make sure you guys get what you're paying for and the needs of the county will be met.”

— Randy Gilbert, Project Manager, Weil Construction

“We need it not only to protect ourselves, but the community. We need help guiding this.”

— Angie Gonzales, Quay County Manager

What’s next

The bid deadline for the hospital construction project has been extended to April 22, and the notice of intent to award the contract will be announced on May 1. County officials are expecting 3-4 contractors to submit bids for the $32 million project.

The takeaway

Hiring an experienced construction manager like Weil Construction is a prudent move by Quay County to ensure the new $32 million Dr. Daniel C. Trigg Memorial Hospital is built to specification, on time, and within budget. This will help protect the county's investment and deliver a high-quality healthcare facility for the Tucumcari community.