RFP Hearings Office for Land Use and Code Compliance

Benton County, Oregon is seeking proposals for a professional Hearings Officer to provide land use and code compliance services for unincorporated areas of the county. The Request for Proposals (RFP) solicits qualified firms and individuals to conduct quasi-judicial hearings and issue decisions related to land use matters and potential code violations. The selected Hearings Officer will be responsible for adjudicating complex land use cases, ensuring compliance with state building and specialty codes, and delivering timely, well-reasoned decisions. Evaluation criteria will focus on the proposer's experience, professional qualifications, and ability to provide efficient and comprehensive hearing services. The RFP was posted on June 5, 2024, with proposals due by June 24, 2024, establishing a relatively short submission window of approximately three weeks. The contract term is anticipated to be three years, with an hourly rate of $214 for Hearings Officer services and a reduced rate of $75 per hour for travel time. The county reserves the right to conduct interviews with top-rated proposers before making a final selection.

No specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises were explicitly mentioned in the provided documentation. The RFP does not indicate any preferences for small businesses, minority-owned enterprises, or other specialized business categories. While the document suggests a competitive selection process, it does not outline specific limitations on who may submit a proposal. The compensation structure is straightforward, with a defined hourly rate and no additional reimbursements for mileage, lodging, or other expenses. The potential contract value is not precisely defined, but would be calculated based on the $214 hourly rate for services rendered over the three-year contract period. Interested parties should carefully review the complete RFP document to understand the full scope of requirements and expectations for this Hearings Officer opportunity in Benton County.