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Administrative Hearing Officers <br />March 18, 2025 <br />Page 3 <br />and rated the proposals according to the criteria listed in the RFP. The following <br />summarizes the responding firms and their rankings: <br />Firm <br />Location <br />Rank <br />Kane, Ballmer & Berkman <br />Los Angeles, CA <br />1 <br />Michael Raneses Administrative Hearings <br />Tustin, CA <br />2 <br />Palacios Law Office <br />Riverside, CA <br />3 <br />Nastich Law, APC <br />Berkeley, CA <br />4 <br />The ADR Coach, Inc. <br />Los Angeles, CA <br />5 <br />JL Group, LLC <br />Laguna Niguel, CA <br />6 <br />Serviam By Wright, LLP (TIE) <br />Irvine, CA <br />7 <br />Robert M. Snider, Attorney at Law (TIE) <br />Palm Desert, CA <br />7 <br />The evaluation committee evaluated proposals in accordance with the RFP criteria and <br />determined that all eight firms met the City's specifications, demonstrated vast experience <br />working with public agencies, the capacity to provide Administrative Hearing Officer <br />services on -site and remotely to various City Departments, and can meet the City's needs <br />as set forth in the RFP documents. Staff recommends awarding agreements to all eight <br />firms (Exhibits 1-8) to ensure sufficient resources are available for all using departments. <br />Approval of agreements to the abovementioned recommended firms will allow the City to <br />contract with qualified, experienced consultants for specific administrative hearings in a <br />timely manner and ensure sufficient resources are available to hold hearings on an as - <br />needed basis by various Agencies citywide. Staff will also be better able to respond <br />quickly to fluctuating demands and ultimately provide better service to customers of the <br />City of Santa Ana. <br />ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT <br />There is no environmental impact associated with this action. <br />FISCAL IMPACT <br />Funding for services performed by June 30, 2025 are already included in the adopted <br />FY24-25 budget. Funding for subsequent fiscal years will be included in the appropriate <br />proposed budget for City Council consideration. <br />Fiscal <br />Accounting <br />Fund Description <br />Accounting Unit, <br />Amount <br />Year <br />Unit — Acct # <br />Acct Description <br />01110130- <br />FMSA General Funds <br />Contact Services <br />$15,000 <br />62300 <br />Professional <br />2024- <br />011165XX- <br />PBA General Funds <br />Contract Services <br />$80,000 <br />25 <br />62300 <br />Professional <br />01216010- <br />PBA Enforcement <br />Contract Services <br />$10,000 <br />62300 <br />Svc <br />Professional <br />