Salt Lake City Corporation Professional Services SLCI26117 Administrative Appeals Officer

Salt Lake City Corporation is seeking qualified offerors to provide administrative appeals officer services under solicitation SLCI26117, with responses due by July 9, 2026. The contract is classified under NAICS code 541690 as a professional services procurement and is issued by the Salt Lake City Corporation’s Purchasing Division. The appointed Administrative Appeals Officer must operate independently from the City and perform administrative hearing services in accordance with Salt Lake City Code Chapters 2.59 and 2.75, including scheduling and conducting public, recorded hearings, issuing administrative subpoenas, and preparing exclusively from materials provided by designated City personnel. The initial contract term is three years, with the possibility of renewal in additional three-year increments, contingent upon the City providing at least 30 days’ written notice via email prior to expiration. No additional work may be authorized after the expiration of a term, though ongoing work initiated during the term may be completed. The compensation structure is based on an hourly rate to be finalized upon contract award, with prices guaranteed firm for the initial term and limited to a 3% increase or the change in the Producers Price Index, whichever is less, during any renewal period. Offerors must be registered with the Utah Division of Corporations and Commercial Code prior to agreement execution and must certify they are not debarred, suspended, or ineligible for federal or state contracting. They must also affirm compliance with Chapter 2.44 of the Salt Lake City Code regarding ethics and conflict of interest, refrain from illegal gratuities or solicitation, and guarantee impartiality in adjudicating appeals. Responses must include narrative answers to each mandatory requirement, two specific ethics paragraphs with written acknowledgement of compliance, and must be submitted exclusively via email to Catherine.Turner@slc.gov. Incomplete or non-responsive submissions will be eliminated before evaluation, and the selected offeror must be formally appointed by the Mayor with the advice and consent of the City Council—failure to receive this appointment disqualifies the offeror from award. The City retains discretion to evaluate responders by perceived qualification, potentially conducting interviews or presentations. All services must comply with federal, state, and local laws, including ADA, FMLA, OSHA, and anti-discrimination statutes. Invoicing must be directed to the specific City department receiving services, and contractors are responsible for ensuring accurate billing to avoid liability for late fees. Formal notices must be sent to the City’s Contracts Administrator via mail or email, and all materials