Hearing Officer Services for Administrative Monetary Penalty System

The Municipality of Dysart et al requires qualified individuals or firms to provide independent Hearing Officer services for its Administrative Monetary Penalty System (AMPS). The successful proponent will review Screening Officer decisions, conduct hearings under the Statutory Powers Procedure Act, issue final oral and written decisions, and maintain availability for in-person hearings once a month in Haliburton, Ontario. Eligible candidates must be Canadian organizations with relevant adjudicative, administrative law, or mediation experience, preferably holding membership in SOAR or the LSO. Proponents must submit proposals via email or online by November 12, 2026, containing a cover letter, proponent profile, experience summary, approach, fee schedule with daily/half-daily rates, references, and availability details. Questions must be submitted by November 5, 2026. Proposals will be evaluated on qualifications and experience (40%), approach (25%), fee structure (25%), references (5%), and proposal completeness (5%). The contract term is two years, with options to extend for up to two additional one-year periods.