Salt Lake City Corporation Professional Services SLCI26046 Administrative Appeals Officers

Salt Lake City Corporation is soliciting qualifications for professional services to provide Administrative Appeals Officers (AAO) to handle various administrative hearing matters. The scope of work includes presiding over appeals related to civil violations of the city code, impact fee disputes, land use decisions, and other citizen appeals. Selected officers are required to conduct public, recorded hearings and issue formal written decisions or enforcement orders. To be eligible for award, candidates must be appointed by the Mayor with the advice and consent of the City Council. Qualifications for offerors include being a member in good standing of the Utah State Bar or possessing significant experience in administrative appeals processes and relevant city code areas. The contract is structured as a three-year initial term with the possibility of a one-year extension for an additional three-year period. The total contract value is capped at $75,000.00 over the three-year duration. While specific pricing is determined upon contract award, the administrative appeals officer may charge the City a fee on a per-hearing basis, and individuals contesting tickets are charged a hearing fee of up to $81.00 depending on the violation. The procurement process involves a four-stage evaluation including an initial review of mandatory requirements, a ranking based on perceived qualifications, the formal appointment process, and final contracting. Interested parties must submit their responses via email to the designated point of contact and must adhere to strict ethical standards, including compliance with the City's conflict of interest ordinances and disclosure requirements regarding government records.