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III. RULES FOR QUALIFICATIONS The signer of the RFQ must declare in writing that the only person, persons, company, or parties interested in the proposal as principals are named therein; that the proposal is made without collusion with any other person, persons, company, or parties submitting a proposal; that it is in all respects fair and in good faith without collusion or fraud; and that the signer of the proposal has full authority to bind the principal proposer. IV. PROPOSAL FORMAT AND CONTENT Proposals should be prepared as simply as possible. Emphasis should be concentrated on accuracy, completeness, and clarity of content. Each proposal must conform to the outlined format below. Be sure to provide an answer to each requirement. If a requirement does not pertain to your proposal, enter "NIA" in the table. Proposals with blank sections may be deemed non -responsive. A. Cover letter • The name, firm name, address, e-mail address, and telephone number of the Respondent. • The subject areas in which the Respondent proposes to serve as a Hearing Officer. • Ability to perform the contract. • Knowledge of local government processes. • Any potential conflicts or other matters (e.g., substantial practice areas, capacity, compensation arrangements, personal or business relationships, etc.) that may limit the Respondent's ability to serve as a Hearing Officer or act impartially and fairly or that would create a conflict of interest/ Include any matters in which you have represented persons adverse to the City. • Signed by individual authorized to bind the proposing firm or Hearing Officer contractually. B. Qualifications • Resume or curriculum vitae, listing education, training, background, and experience of the individuals conducting the hearing. • Evidence of California State Bar membership of the individuals conducting the hearings or similar certification and experience that has trained the individual in mediation hearing disputes. • Two (2) writing samples of administrative hearing decisions and/or briefs with an administrative or quasi-judicial body in the State of California. • Minimum of three (3) professional references. • List of current agencies that you are providing administrative hearing services to and the frequency of or days committed to each agency. C. Cost • Compensation proposal, including (i) hourly rate for hearings, billed at quarter-hour increments; (ii) daily minimum hours; RFQ # 22-086: Building Safety Services Page 6 of 10