Hearing Examiner Services

The City of Washougal (City) is requesting proposals from individual attorneys or firms with substantial Hearing Examiner experience for the purpose of selecting a Hearing Examiner.

The Hearing Examiner conducts quasi ‐ judicial hearings on complex land use matters and regulatory compliance issues on behalf of the City and issues decisions supported by findings and conclusions.

Questions concerning the request for proposal can be directed to Mitch Kneipp, Community Development Director at 360-835-8501 x604 or mitch.kneipp@cityofwashougal.us .

The City reserves the right to reject all proposals not in compliance with all prescribed public bidding procedures and requirements and may reject for good cause all proposals upon the finding that it is in the public interest to do so and to waive any and all informalities in the public interest. In the award of the contract, the City will consider the element of time and will accept the proposal or proposals which in their estimation will best serve the interests of the City and will reserve the right to award the contract to the contractor whose proposal shall be best for the public good.

The City of Washougal, incorporated in 1909, is a rapidly growing community located in southeast Clark County, Washington approximately 5 miles east of Vancouver, Washington. Currently, the city is home to 18,150 residences and over the next 20 years, the City expects to grow to a population approaching 25,000 persons.

The City is responsible for urban services and infrastructure. It builds and repairs roads, maintains water service, provides police protection, administers land use policy, reviews proposed private development, coordinates community events, and engages with residents. Washougal has a Council/Manager form of government with a City Council comprised of the Mayor and six councilmembers. Council sets policy, and the City Manager oversees the day-to-day operations of the City.