Opportunity
Laguna Beach Planet bids #CM-26-012
Consulting Services for Study of Possible Closure of Providence Mission Hospital Laguna Beach
Posted
August 25, 2026
Respond By
September 14, 2026
Identifier
CM-26-012
NAICS
541620, 541310, 541690
This opportunity seeks a qualified consultant to conduct a comprehensive study on the potential closure or reduction of acute care services at Providence Mission Hospital Laguna Beach, the only licensed hospital and Emergency Department in Laguna Beach. - Government Buyer: - City Manager's Office, City of Laguna Beach (Orange County, CA) - Scope of Work: - Data collection and analysis of Emergency Medical Services (EMS) and hospital admissions - Expertise in California hospital closure regulatory processes, including engagement with: - California Attorney General - Department of Health Care Access and Information - Orange County Health Care Agency - Assessment of hospital facility needs, seismic safety requirements, and construction cost estimation for retrofitting or new facilities - Site master planning and economic analysis for the 22-acre hospital campus, including feasibility studies for alternative uses - Requirements: - Multidisciplinary expertise in EMS, hospital regulation, construction, and economic analysis - Disclosure of any relationships with Providence St. Joseph Health or its affiliates - References from municipal and hospital clients - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation - Contract Details: - Time-and-materials, not-to-exceed basis - Initial term of 2 years, with two 1-year renewal options (up to 4 years total)
Description
The City of Laguna Beach is seeking consulting services to study the potential closure of Providence Mission Hospital Laguna Beach, the only licensed hospital and Emergency Department in the city. The study will assess impacts on emergency medical response, ambulance transport times, and regional healthcare capacity. The consultant will engage with regulatory agencies, analyze data, evaluate hospital facility needs, and develop site master planning and economic analysis. The contract term is two years with two one-year renewal options.