2024-11-21T22:03:10-05:00 https://archinect.com/news/article/150191895/hawaii-issues-rfq-for-new-aloha-stadium Sean Joyner 2020-04-02T12:13:00-04:00 >2020-04-02T12:13:20-04:00 <img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/27/275fa6c9a7ea89d8e83bed4d56f90cfc.jpg?fit=crop&auto=compress%2Cformat&enlarge=true&w=1200" border="0" /><em><p>The state of Hawaii's Department of Accounting and General Services (DAGS) has issued a Request for Qualifications for contractors interested in bidding on the first phase of the New Aloha Stadium Entertainment District in Honolulu. The first five years of work will include a replacement stadium and ancillary commercial mixed-use development and will be delivered through a public-private partnership (P3).</p></em><br /><br /><p>According to&nbsp;<em>Construction Dive,&nbsp;</em>Phase 1A of the project will include the demolition of the current 50,000-seat stadium; design, construction, financing and maintenance of a new 35,000-seat stadium, due to open August 2023. The work will also include necessary infrastructure, including roads, parking, public spaces and utilities; and connections to the Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transportation (HART) system.&nbsp;</p> <p>Phase 1B will include 20,000 square feet of retail and entertainment space; up to 700 residences; 75,000 square feet of office space; and 240 hotel rooms,&nbsp;<em>Construction Dive</em> reports.</p>