The Office of Housing and Community Development (OHCD) issued an invitation for bid to developers for the first phase of renovations at the old Hilo Memorial Hospital.
The project is part of Offices’s plan to establish a coordinated resource hub at the former hospital that is focused on housing stabilization, workforce readiness, behavioral health, and other wraparound services.
Among the work to be completed during the first phase of renovations are:
- Re-roofing the main structure.
- Safe removal of hazardous materials.
- Selective removal of invasive trees to prevent future damage to the building foundation.
Future phases will include selective upgrades to electrical and mechanical systems (including fire sprinklers, alarms, elevators, and ADA compliance), interior improvements such as new flooring and windows, and repairs to exterior finishes and painting.
Bids are due by 2 p.m. on Sept. 25 via the Public Purchase System.
Construction is expected to begin this fall, with completion anticipated in about six months.
The first phase is supported by $16.6 million in federal grants.
The hospital, which sits on approximately 25 acres owned by the State and managed by the County through Executive Order, is currently home to the Keolahou emergency shelter (44 beds) and Hale Kulike permanent supportive housing program (17 beds) – both operated by HOPE Services Hawai‘i Inc.
The work is not expected to require the relocation of those currently residing in the shelter and permanent supportive housing program.
Additional information on the project can be found at www.housing.hawaiicounty.gov.
