Rfpq - administrative law judge services

The City of St. George, located in Washington County, Utah, is issuing a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) 25-243 for an Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) Services Contract. The procurement seeks an individual attorney to serve as a Hearing Officer who will adjudicate cases under the City Code, including administrative appeals, land use matters, animal control issues, and human resource appeals. Qualified candidates must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents, members in good standing of the Utah Bar, and demonstrate competency in administrative and land use law. The qualifications must be submitted through the Bonfire Hub by November 19, 2025, at 2:00 PM MST, with the contract being non-assignable and specifically awarded to an individual rather than a law firm. Key evaluation criteria appear to include professional legal credentials, expertise in administrative law, and the ability to conduct hearings at the ALJ's discretion. Hearings will be scheduled as needed, with the selected professional expected to render impartial decisions on various municipal matters. The City reserves the right to reject any submissions or waive any irregularities in the response process.

The RFQ does not specify any specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. The contract is structured as a professional services agreement with a compensation of $1,500 per month, not to exceed $18,000 annually without express written approval from the City Manager and City Attorney. The agreement will be valid for one year, with potential continuation through the completion of initiated work. The professional services will be compensated to include mileage and incidental costs associated with hearing proceedings. No incumbent vendors are mentioned in the documentation, and there are no specific details about existing infrastructure or technology integration requirements. The Professional Services Agreement template attached to the RFQ indicates that the City retains a 5% payment retention until project completion and requires the contractor to maintain comprehensive insurance coverage, including professional liability, commercial general liability, workers' compensation, and business automobile insurance with specified minimum coverage amounts.