City of Bainbridge Island Hearing Examiner Services RFP 2026
City of Bainbridge IslandCity · Bainbridge Island, WA- Due
- Jun 30, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Jun 17, 2026
- Contract term
- 2 years
The 30-second brief
The City of Bainbridge Island is requesting proposals from individual attorneys or firms to provide Hearing Examiner services. The selected examiner will conduct quasi-judicial hearings on complex land use matters, regulatory compliance, and other issues designated by the City Council, issuing decisions and recommendations based on relevant ordinances and statutes. Preferred qualifications include a Juris Doctor degree, a license to practice law in Washington State, and five years of experience in land use and zoning law. The contract term is for two years, from July 15, 2026, to July 14, 2028, with an expected volume of two to four hearings per month. Proposals must include a fee structure (hourly, retainer, or per-case) and are due via email by June 30, 2026.
Final written findings, Decisions and recommendations, Annual written reports
Quality of experience, strength of approach, responses to questions, cost to the City
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Summary
The City of Bainbridge Island is requesting proposals from individual attorneys or firms to provide Hearing Examiner services.
The selected examiner will conduct quasi-judicial hearings on complex land use matters, regulatory compliance, and other issues designated by the City Council, issuing decisions and recommendations based on relevant ordinances and statutes. Preferred qualifications include a Juris Doctor degree, a license to practice law in Washington State, and five years of experience in land use and zoning law. The contract term is for two years, from July 15, 2026, to July 14, 2028, with an expected volume of two to four hearings per month. Proposals must include a fee structure (hourly, retainer, or per-case) and are due via email by June 30, 2026.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
4- Quality of experience
- Strength of approach
- Responses to questions
- Cost to the City
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
3- Final written findings
- Decisions and recommendations
- Annual written reports
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
4- Resume
- Fee proposal
- Two writing samples
- Three professional references
- Submit to
- [email protected]
- Scope location
- Bainbridge Island, WA
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from City of Bainbridge Island?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is June 30, 2026. The solicitation specifies required deliverables that must be addressed in your response. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: [email protected].
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including City of Bainbridge Island in WA, encourage participation from small businesses, minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MBE/WBE/DBE). Check the full solicitation for any small business participation goals.
What happens after the RFP submission deadline?
After the deadline, the issuing agency reviews all submissions against the stated evaluation criteria. This typically includes a compliance check, technical evaluation, cost analysis, and may involve oral presentations with shortlisted vendors.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Final written findings, Decisions and recommendations, Annual written reports. Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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What are the evaluation criteria for this solicitation?
This solicitation includes specific evaluation criteria that will be used to score proposals. The criteria include: "Quality of experience, strength of approach, responses to questions, cost to the City" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from City of Bainbridge Island?
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What is the contract term for this solicitation?
The anticipated contract term is 2 years. Contract terms may include renewal options.
What documents are required to bid on this RFP?
Requirements vary by solicitation, but common documents include a technical proposal, cost/price proposal, proof of insurance, relevant certifications, past performance references, and any forms specified in the solicitation. This solicitation specifically requires the following attachments: resume, fee proposal, two writing samples, three professional references. Review the full document from City of Bainbridge Island for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Bainbridge Island, WA. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.