Salt Lake City Corporation Professional Services SLCI26046 Administrative Appeals Officers

Salt Lake City Corporation is soliciting qualifications for administrative appeals officers to provide hearing services for civil violations, city code infractions, impact fees, and land use decisions. The procurement seeks one or multiple qualified professionals who will be appointed by the Mayor with City Council consent to conduct administrative hearings. Mandatory qualifications include Utah State Bar membership or significant administrative appeals experience. Offerors must submit a comprehensive proposal including a cover page, resume, qualifications, service understanding, proposed approach, and per-hearing pricing. The evaluation process involves four stages: initial review, response review, mayoral appointment, and contract negotiation. The solicitation is open from November 3, 2025, to November 3, 2026, with proposals to be submitted electronically to Catherine.Turner@slc.gov. Evaluation criteria will assess professional qualifications, experience, understanding of services, and proposed approach to administrative hearings.

There are no specific set-aside designations or restrictions on organizational types for this procurement. The contract has a total value not exceeding $75,000 over three years, with a potential one-time three-year extension and an additional four-month period if needed. Administrative appeals officers will be compensated on a per-hearing basis, with hearing fees for individuals contesting tickets ranging up to $81.00 depending on the violation type. Successful offerors must be registered with the Utah State Division of Corporations and Commercial Code prior to contract signing. The contract includes provisions for potential price adjustments after the initial term, limited to 3% or the Producers Price Index. Contractors must comply with federal, state, and local laws, including equal employment opportunity regulations and ethical standards. Successful candidates will be responsible for scheduling and conducting public hearings, issuing administrative subpoenas, and delivering written decisions for various citizen appeals.