City of Zillah (“City”) is requesting proposals from individual attorneys licensed to practice in Washington, law firms, or other qualified individuals for the purpose of selecting a hearing examiner and a pro tem hearing examiner experienced in the areas of land use law, real property law, GMA planning and land development, code enforcement, business licensing, including adult entertainment, etc.  Applicants may specialize in one or all areas, but must be familiar with the Zillah Municipal Code.  All applicants must have a minimum of five (5) years of experience in the field of planning and/or as a hearing examiner or similar qualifying experience.

The City will follow the following timetable: 

Issue RFP                                                                  December 20, 2011
Deadline for submittal of Questions/Clarifications           December 27, 2011
Deadline for Submittal of Proposals                         January 3, 2012
Review and Ranking of Proposals                                 January 9-10, 2012
Notification of Finalist(s)                                              January 11, 2012
Possible Interviews and/or contract negotiation              January 17-27, 2012
Council Appointment and Contract(s) Approval               February 6 (tentative)