Summit county administrative law judge

Summit County, Utah is requesting proposals from qualified attorneys to serve as an Administrative Law Judge, with proposals due August 31, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. via the Bonfire website. Respondents must be members in good standing of the Utah Bar no later than the contract start date.

The ALJ will hear and determine primarily matters related to animal control and parking citations, with potential expansion to other code enforcement matters at the County's discretion. The ALJ will review submitted documents, conduct hearings (scheduled approximately one day per month for roughly two hours), and draft formal decisions. Hearings may be held electronically at the ALJ's discretion, with the primary location at 60 North Main Street, Coalville, Utah 84017.

The contract term is one year from execution with an option to renew. Proposals must include a statement of interest, proposed fee structure, resume, and demonstration of qualifications in administrative or quasi-judicial proceedings, legal writing skills, familiarity with Summit County ordinances, knowledge of due process rights, and any special relevant knowledge. Proposals are limited to five pages and must remain valid for 90 days after submission.

Evaluation criteria are qualifications (35 points), relevant experience with similar projects (30 points), fee structure and rates (30 points), and availability (5 points). The County reserves the right to reject any or all proposals and may conduct interviews with the highest-ranked respondents.

The successful respondent must carry workers' compensation insurance ($500,000 per accident), commercial general liability insurance ($1,000,000 per occurrence/$3,000,000 aggregate), and professional liability insurance ($1,000,000 per occurrence), and agree to the County's Standard Terms and Conditions governing performance, confidentiality, intellectual property, and termination rights. Questions must be submitted by August 14, 2026 at 5:00 p.m.