What the buyer needs

AI summary

Questions regarding this solicitation must be submitted no later than November 20, 2026. The contract period will be for one year.

Scope of work

Review fair-return, capital improvement, and downward adjustment petitions and appeals
Identify disputed issues, require records, and issue subpoenas when appropriate
Consolidate petitions and coordinate scheduling and case materials with the Program Administrator
Conduct impartial, orderly administrative hearings and administer oaths for testimony
Evaluate documents, testimony, written declarations, and investigation results
Issue timely written statements of decision with supporting findings
Coordinate hearing recordings and compile organized electronic case records
Screen assignments for conflicts of interest and disclose potential impartiality issues

Minimum of three years of relevant experience conducting administrative or adjudicatory hearings
Experience within the last five years providing comparable hearing officer services for public agencies
Informed and knowledgeable of the Santa Barbara Residential Rent Stabilization Program
Ability to prepare timely, well-reasoned written statements of decision
Must obtain and maintain a City of Santa Barbara business tax certificate

Letter of Transmittal signed by an authorized person
Qualifications summary including organization history and recent 5-year experience
Key Personnel identification and resumes
Minimum of three references from the last five years
Work Statement / Project Work Plan
Cost Proposal with labor resources, hourly rates, and estimated hours
Non-Collusion Declaration (Attachment A)

Method: Electronic via the City of Santa Barbara PlanetBids Portal
Instructions: Proposers must register on PlanetBids and acknowledge all addenda online before submitting electronically by 3:00 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time on December 4, 2026.