Specifications include, but are not limited to: ODH is seeking proposals from two (2) qualified attorneys in Northeast Ohio to serve as hearing examiners and mediators on a contractual, intermittent basis for mediations and administrative hearings, including but not limited to, hearings held pursuant to Chapter 119 of the Ohio Revised Code (R.C.). Act as the mediator, impartial referee, examiner, or decision maker at formal or informal administrative proceedings that ODH is required by law to conduct. The successful bidder shall record digitally a transcript of the proceedings in the event there is no official court reporter assigned to the hearing. Conduct mediations in person. During the pendency of a mediation to which the successful bidder is assigned, the successful bidder will have and exercise all authority appropriate to the role of mediator as necessary to assure that all mediations will be conducted in a timely manner and orderly manner. Conduct hearings in person or through written submissions and may include analysis of testimony, written stipulations of the parties, motions, oral arguments, written briefs, or any other submissions required by law or reasonably necessary for the successful bidder to arrive at a decision and prepare a written report. During the pendency of a proceeding to which the successful bidder is assigned, the successful bidder will have and exercise all authority appropriate to the role of referee, examiner, or decision maker as necessary to assure that all proceedings will be conducted in a timely and orderly manner. The successful bidder shall prepare a written report that sets forth those matters appropriate for the assigned proceeding in accordance with applicable state statutes, rules or guidance from the ODH Office of General Counsel.