Hearing Officer Services
- Client
- Augusta, Maine
- RFP Number
- LEGAL-18178
- Posted
- 10/8/2026
- Category
- Legal Services
- Budget
- Looking for Proposal
- NAICS
- —
- Set-aside
- —
- Contact
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Description
AI GeneratedThe government authority in Augusta, Maine needs two or more vendors to provide hearing officer services to preside over administrative appeals. The scope includes conducting prehearing conferences, establishing schedules, ruling on motions, managing appeal progress, presiding over hearings under Chapter 702, resolving discovery disputes, and receiving evidence. Only onshore bidders located within the United States are eligible to apply, and performance of the work must occur onsite. Bidders must submit all questions no later than October 16, 2026, and the agency requests proposals regarding the budget.
Key solicitation details
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MainePERS is seeking proposals from two or more bidders to provide independent hearing officer services for administrative appeals. Selected hearing officers will preside over appeals arising under MainePERS laws, rules, and policies on an as-needed basis. Active members in good standing of the Maine Bar with relevant administrative law experience are eligible to bid.
- Issued by
- Maine Public Employees Retirement System
- RFP Issued
- October 6, 2026
- Deadline for Questions
- October 16, 2026 no later than 5:00 p.m. EDT
- Questions Answered
- October 21, 2026
- Proposal Due Date
- October 30, 2026 no later than 2:00 p.m. EDT
- Evaluation of Proposals
- November 6, 2026
- Execution of Contract
- November 10, 2026
- Contract Start Date
- November 15, 2026
- How to submit
- Submission details
- Proposals must be submitted by email to [email protected]. The submission must contain a transmittal email and a PDF attachment containing the substance of the proposal.
- Place of performance
- Augusta, Maine
- Insurance and bonding
- Professional liability insurance coverage of at least $2 million per occurrence; Workers' compensation coverage as required by insurance laws.
How proposals are evaluated
| Services Provided | 35% |
| Relevant Experience | 30% |
| Other Qualifications | 10% |
| Price | 25% |
Scope of work
- Conduct prehearing conferences as necessary
- Establish procedural schedules and rule on procedural motions
- Manage appeal progress to facilitate timely resolution
- Preside over hearings in accordance with Chapter 702
- Resolve discovery disputes and determine admissibility of evidence
- Receive documentary and testimonial evidence and evaluate credibility
- Rule on motions and grant continuances for good cause
- Prepare recommended written decisions with findings of fact and conclusions of law
Minimum qualifications
- Active member in good standing of the Maine Bar
- Demonstrated experience in administrative law, adjudicatory proceedings, or as a hearing officer for Maine State agencies
- Access to appropriate resources to perform as necessary to meet obligations
Documents to include with the bid
- Transmittal email with bidder details, statement of response, and federal tax I.D. number
- Executive summary of the proposal
- Description of business, biographical information, summary of relevant experience, and business affiliations
- Detailed description of client base and services provided
- Description of proposed service
- Detailed description of possible conflicts of interest
- Detailed description of professional sanctions or pending/threatened proceedings
- At least three recent references for similar services
- Statement of acceptability or specific objections to Attachment B provisions
- Attachment C Price Sheet
Verify important details
Document checkConfirm submission instructions and amendments with the issuing agency before responding.
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