To solve the given optimization problem using Gurobi, we need to first define the variables and their attributes. Then, we formulate the objective function and constraints based on the provided information.

The variables in this problem are:
- `Dale_hours`: hours worked by Dale
- `Laura_hours`: hours worked by Laura
- `Bobby_hours`: hours worked by Bobby

Resources/attributes given for each person are their paperwork competence ratings and work quality ratings. The objective is to minimize the function: `1 * Dale_hours + 8 * Laura_hours + 7 * Bobby_hours`.

Constraints include various combinations of these attributes, ensuring certain thresholds are met or not exceeded in terms of paperwork competence and work quality.

Here's how we can translate this problem into Gurobi code:

```python
from gurobipy import *

# Create a model
m = Model("Optimization_Problem")

# Define variables - hours worked by each person
Dale_hours = m.addVar(vtype=GRB.INTEGER, name="hours_worked_by_Dale")
Laura_hours = m.addVar(vtype=GRB.INTEGER, name="hours_worked_by_Laura")
Bobby_hours = m.addVar(vtype=GRB.INTEGER, name="hours_worked_by_Bobby")

# Objective function: Minimize 1*Dale_hours + 8*Laura_hours + 7*Bobby_hours
m.setObjective(1 * Dale_hours + 8 * Laura_hours + 7 * Bobby_hours, GRB.MINIMIZE)

# Constraints based on the problem description

# Paperwork competence rating constraints
m.addConstr(Dale_hours * 3 + Bobby_hours * 6 >= 8, name="Paperwork_Dale_Bobby")
m.addConstr(Laura_hours * 7 + Bobby_hours * 6 >= 20, name="Paperwork_Laura_Bobby")
m.addConstr(Dale_hours * 3 + Laura_hours * 7 + Bobby_hours * 6 >= 20, name="Paperwork_All")
m.addConstr(Dale_hours * 3 + Bobby_hours * 6 <= 27, name="Paperwork_Dale_Bobby_Max")
m.addConstr(Dale_hours * 3 + Laura_hours * 7 <= 68, name="Paperwork_Dale_Laura_Max")
m.addConstr(Laura_hours * 7 + Bobby_hours * 6 <= 45, name="Paperwork_Laura_Bobby_Max")

# Work quality rating constraints
m.addConstr(Dale_hours * 9 + Laura_hours * 3 >= 31, name="WorkQuality_Dale_Laura")
m.addConstr(Dale_hours * 9 + Laura_hours * 3 + Bobby_hours * 2 >= 31, name="WorkQuality_All")
m.addConstr(Dale_hours * 9 + Laura_hours * 3 + Bobby_hours * 2 <= 77, name="WorkQuality_All_Max")

# Additional constraints
m.addConstr(6 * Dale_hours - 4 * Laura_hours >= 0, name="Dale_Laura_Constraint")
m.addConstr(-9 * Laura_hours + 4 * Bobby_hours >= 0, name="Laura_Bobby_Constraint")

# Solve the model
m.optimize()

# Print solution
if m.status == GRB.OPTIMAL:
    print("Optimal solution found:")
    print(f"Dale hours: {Dale_hours.x}")
    print(f"Laura hours: {Laura_hours.x}")
    print(f"Bobby hours: {Bobby_hours.x}")
else:
    print("No optimal solution found")
```