Request for Proposal: HEART Hub Design Services
June 19, 2025
Request for Proposal (RFP)
Scope of Work: Planning & Design for Office Conversion to Healthcare Training Facility
Project Title: Transformation of Office Space into Healthcare Education & Regional Training (HEART) Hub
Budget: To be determined based on proposal submissions
Overview
The Lake County Economic Development Corporation, on behalf of the Healthcare Education and Regional Training (HEART) Hub Stakeholders and Oversight Committee, seeks to engage a qualified planning consultant to develop a functional design for converting an existing office space into a healthcare training center. This facility will support workforce development, hands-on simulation training, and professional education for healthcare providers.
Objective
The selected consultant will assess the existing 6,600 sq. ft. office space, create a site plan aligned with healthcare education needs, and ensure compliance with regulatory and institutional requirements. The planner will provide recommendations on design, spatial utilization, accessibility, and operational feasibility.
Scope of Work
The planner will provide expertise in the following areas:
- Space Planning & Design
– Conduct a site assessment and provide recommendations for optimizing training facility layout.
– In coordination with HEART Hub advisory groups (industry and educational partners), develop a strategic space utilization plan for simulation labs, classrooms, and administrative offices.
– Coordinate with other contracted partners for specialty space use for the SPARK area of the Hub.
– Ensure ADA compliance, accessibility standards, and functional integration of technology infrastructure.
- Regulatory & Compliance Considerations
– Identify relevant building code and healthcare training facility requirements.
– Develop an implementation strategy that aligns with accreditation and institutional needs.
– Provide guidance on facility licensing and operational standards.
- Operational Framework & Cost Assessment
– Establish estimated costs for design, construction, and technology integration.
– Offer a phased implementation strategy to maximize efficiency and resource allocation.
– Develop recommendations for sustainability and long-term operational feasibility.
Deliverables & Timeline
The selected consultant will be expected to deliver:
– A comprehensive design proposal by December 2025.
– Final space plans, layouts, and renderings by June 30, 2026.
– A detailed budget and implementation roadmap.
Consultant Qualifications
Proposals must demonstrate expertise in:
– Space planning for healthcare or educational training facilities.
– Healthcare compliance requirements and facility design.
– Budget forecasting and phased implementation strategies.
– Workforce development and institutional collaboration.
Proposal Requirements
Interested consultants should include the following in their proposals:
– A detailed project plan, including approach and timeline.
– Relevant experience and examples of similar healthcare or educational planning projects.
– Cost structure and budget estimate for services.
– References from previous clients.
- Evaluation Criteria
Proposals will be evaluated based on:
– Experience & Expertise– Demonstrated success in designing similar learning environments.
– Creativity & Innovation – Ability to create engaging and functional designs.
– Feasibility – Practicality and financial viability of the proposed approach.
– Stakeholder Collaboration Strategy – Willingness to engage with educators, healthcare professionals, and community partners.
Timeline
RFP Release Date: June 19, 2025
Informational Zoom Call: Monday July 7, 2025 1pm-3pm. Sign up to attend.
Proposal Submission Deadline: July 14, 2025
Consultant Selection Announcement: August 11, 2024
Project Start Date: September 1, 2025
Submission Instructions
Proposals must be submitted electronically to nicole@lakecountycaedc.org by 5:00 PM PDT on July 14, 2025. Late submissions will not be considered.
Contact Information
For questions or additional details, please contact:
Nicole Flora
Executive Director, Lake County Economic Development Corporation
Email:nicole@lakecountycaedc.org
Commitment to Diversity
The Lake County Economic Development Corporation, on behalf of the HEART Hub Stakeholders and Oversight Committee, is committed to equal opportunity and encourages proposals from diverse and underrepresented planning professionals.
