The City of Torrance is seeking qualified vendors to provide administrative hearing officer services on an as-needed basis for its Community Development and Community Services Departments. The selected consultant will preside over administrative hearings related to municipal code enforcement, including noise abatement violations, public housing appeals, and determinations involving dangerous or potentially dangerous animals. Responsibilities include reviewing case materials, conducting hearings, evaluating evidence and testimony, and issuing written, legally compliant decisions. The hearing officer may also provide expert testimony, attend meetings, and support staff training sessions. The City expects the consultant to maintain impartiality, ensure regulatory compliance, and deliver decisions within specified timelines. The contract will initially span three years, with optional extensions. This solicitation emphasizes experience in municipal law, administrative hearings, and conflict resolution, with the ability to manage a variable caseload efficiently.