The Oglala Lakota Housing Authority | Request for Proposals for Administrative Law Judge

The Oglala Lakota Housing Authority (“OLHA”) is requesting proposals from qualified individuals and firms for judicial services for administrative eviction and OLHA personnel proceedings.

Scope of Work

The applicant shall provide the following services:

• Presiding over Office of Eviction Hearings proceedings
• Approval of the issuance of subpoenas
• Review of all pleadings submitted prior to the hearing
• Research and analyze laws, regulations, policies, and precedential decisions to prepare for hearings and to issue Orders
• Explain the procedure for the eviction or personnel hearings to the parties before beginning the proceeding
• Ensure that due process is afforded to all parties
• Render a written decision within seven (7) business days of the hearing date
• Decide based solely on the evidence that is admitted in the case
• Maintain the confidentiality of all information and documents obtained during proceedings
• File an annual report on the activities of the OEH with the OLHA Board of Directors on or before September 30th of each year, which may include recommendations for improvement of the functioning of the OEH

Applicant must be a lawyer in good standing licensed to practice law in a jurisdiction within the United States and become admitted to practice law in the Oglala Sioux Tribal Court.  Applicant must obtain an Oglala Sioux Tribe Business License, have a least one (1) year prior judicial or administrative hearing experience, and be able to understand and follow the procedures and protocols for expedited eviction proceedings as set forth in the Oglala Sioux Tribe Landlord Tenant Code.

One Week time extension must be submitted to the OLHA by 4:30 P.M. Tuesday June 2, 2026

Please submit bids by email to: carrie@oslh.org

Carrie Rowland

Chief Executive Officer

Oglala Lakota Housing Authority

4 SuAnne Center Drive

Pine Ridge SD 57770

Proposals received after the deadline will not be accepted.  Please contact Noah K. Holder at noah.holder@oslh.org with any questions you may have regarding this Request for Proposals or any of the requirements outlined in the scope of work to be completed.

Rating Factors

The rating factors to be used in the contract are as follows:

1. Qualifications, education and relevant Experience in Indian Country: 40 Points ;
2. Availability, and flexibility to attend hearings in person, as required by OLHA:25 Points;
3. Indian Preference: 10 Points; and
4. Cost 25 Points.

Proposal Requirements

1. Cover letter
2. Resume
3. Description of judicial experience.
4. Please include a copy of any pertinent licenses.
5. Please include a minimum of three references that can be contacted by the OLHA.
6. Indian Preference. Points shall be given for 51% Indian ownership and control, and evidence that a proposing firm has a plan that shows it is committed to the hiring of Native Americans & Alaska Natives

Compensation

The proposal should provide a cost for all work associated with the provision of these services.  The final cost of services may be negotiated, prior to award of the contract.