When is the submission deadline?

Submissions are due October 26, 2026. Questions must be submitted by October 14, 2026.

It was issued by City of Lakewood. The work is located in Lakewood, Washington, United States.

Who is a good fit for this opportunity?

Legal or administrative hearing services firm. Experienced hearing examiners and hearing examiner pro professionals. Demonstrated experience supporting government authorities and formal proceedings. Strong knowledge of public-sector hearing procedures and regulatory requirements.

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Overview

Financial, Legal, HR & Staffing

Lakewood, Washington, United StatesPosted: September 30, 2026Deadline: October 26, 2026

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SUMMARY

A government authority in Tacoma, Washington is seeking hearing examiner and hearing examiner pro services. The available notice does not include the main RFP document or detailed requirements.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

Must be admitted to practice law in the State of Washington
Must be an active member in good standing of the Washington State Bar Association
Must have at least five years of experience as a hearing examiner, administrative law judge, or in a comparable quasi-judicial role
Must possess demonstrated knowledge of Washington land use, environmental, municipal, and administrative law
Must have experience adjudicating code enforcement, nuisance abatement, and business licensing appeals
Must hold no other elected or appointed office or position with the City of Lakewood
Must be free from uncurable conflicts of interest
Must have technological capacity to conduct in-person, remote, and hybrid hearings
Must demonstrate ability to manage proceedings involving self-represented parties

CONTRACT DURATION

24 months

TIMELINE

RFP Release Date: September 30th, 2026

Question Submission Deadline: October 14th, 2026

Deadline for Receiving Proposals: October 26th, 2026

Initial Evaluation Completion: October 27th–November 2nd, 2026

Possible Interview Schedule: November 5th–9th, 2026

Notice of Award/Contract Negotiations: November–December, 2026

Estimated Contract Executed: January 2026

QUESTION DEADLINE

October 14, 2026

CONTACTS

Primary procurement contact — name, title, email, and phone

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Issuing Agency

City of Lakewood

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DESCRIPTION

A government authority in Tacoma, Washington is seeking hearing examiner and hearing examiner pro services. The engagement is intended to support the authority’s formal hearing and related administrative processes.

The available information provides only a brief notice and does not include the main request for proposals document. Additional scope, qualifications, deliverables, and contractual requirements are therefore not specified.

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When is the submission deadline?: Submissions are due October 26, 2026. Questions must be submitted by October 14, 2026.
Who issued this RFP?: It was issued by City of Lakewood. The work is located in Lakewood, Washington, United States.
Who is a good fit for this opportunity?: Legal or administrative hearing services firm
Experienced hearing examiners and hearing examiner pro professionals
Demonstrated experience supporting government authorities and formal proceedings
Strong knowledge of public-sector hearing procedures and regulatory requirements

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