Request for Proposal: Educational Attorney
May 29, 2025
Scope of Work: Legal Services for Educational Institutions, Cost Agreements, and Training Facility Operations
Project Title: Legal Counsel for the Healthcare Education and 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 attorney or legal firm to provide specialized counsel in structuring cost agreements, governance policies, and operational frameworks for a new healthcare training facility.
Objective
The selected attorney will advise on legal structures, compliance requirements, and financial agreements to ensure the HEART Hub operates efficiently while meeting regulatory and institutional standards.
Scope of Work
The attorney will provide expertise in the following areas:
- Cost Agreements and Financial Structuring
- Develop legally compliant cost-sharing models for facility operations and partner institutions.
- Draft and review service agreements between the HEART Hub and participating healthcare providers, schools, and funding entities.
- Ensure alignment with state and federal funding requirements, grants, and reimbursement protocols.
- Governance and Institutional Compliance
- Provide legal guidance on board governance, operational policies, and fiduciary responsibilities.
- Draft and review memorandums of understanding (MOUs) and partnership agreements for stakeholder collaborations.
- Ensure compliance with state education codes and relevant healthcare training regulations.
- Operational Planning and Risk Management
- Advise on legal requirements for accreditation and institutional recognition of training programs.
- Develop risk mitigation strategies for liability, workforce training, and facility operations.
- Assist in contract negotiations for vendors, technology platforms, and clinical partnerships.
Deliverables
- Legal analysis and cost agreement framework for facility operations.
- Drafted MOUs and partnership agreements for stakeholder institutions.
- Operational policies and risk mitigation recommendations aligned with industry standards.
Consultant Qualifications
Proposals must demonstrate expertise in:
- Educational law, including governance and institutional agreements.
- Contract law, particularly in cost-sharing models and facility operations.
- Healthcare training program compliance, including accreditation and financial agreements.
Proposal Requirements
Interested attorneys should include the following in their proposals:
- A detailed project plan, including approach and timeline.
- Examples of past work in similar legal advisory roles.
- A fee structure and budget estimate for legal services.
- References from previous educational or healthcare clients.
Future Considerations
Additional legal needs may arise as the HEART Hub expands, and successful execution of the initial contract may lead to continued advisory services.
Timeline
RFP Release Date: May 29, 2025
- Proposal Submission Deadline: June 15, 2025
- Consultant Selection Announcement: June 20, 2025
- Project Start Date: July 1, 2025
Submission Instructions
Proposals must be submitted electronically to nicole@lakecountycaedc.org by 5:00 PM PDT on June 15, 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
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 legal professionals.
