Hearing Examiner Pro Tem

This contract awards Snohomish County a two‑year base term (with one optional one‑year renewal) to provide “Pro Tem” hearing examiner services. The selected vendor will act as a neutral decision‑maker for land‑use, code‑enforcement, and animal‑control hearings, conducting proceedings primarily via Zoom and issuing written decisions. The scope covers roughly six matters per year per examiner, requiring expertise in land‑use law, zoning, building codes, and related statutes. Payments will be made under the County’s Pro‑Forma Agreement, with invoicing no more frequently than monthly and net‑30 terms (or net‑7 for e‑Payable). The procurement was open competition, with proposals due 11/18/2021 and the award announced 3/1/2022. The contract emphasizes independent‑contractor status, ownership of deliverables by the County, and required insurance coverage. • Role: Temporary hearing examiner for land‑use, code‑enforcement, and animal‑control matters. • Term: 2‑year base, optional 1‑year renewal; approx. six hearings per year. • Payment: Fixed‑price for year 1 (vendor submits hourly/flat‑fee proposal), invoiced monthly, net‑30/7. • Requirements: Independent contractor, specific insurance limits, work‑made‑for‑hire ownership, adherence to Washington law.