Gallup Opengov #RFP No. 2026/2027/02

City of Gallup Solicits State Lobbyist and Government Relations Services

The City of Gallup, New Mexico is seeking professional state lobbying and government relations services to represent its interests at the state level. - Government Buyer: - City of Gallup, City Manager's Office - Services Requested: - State legislative lobbying and advocacy - Government relations and representation before the New Mexico Legislature, Executive Branch, and state agencies - Pursuit of state funding opportunities, including Capital Outlay appropriations - Monitoring and influencing legislation affecting municipal operations - Relationship-building with state officials - Legislative strategy, targeted advocacy, capital outlay procurement, year-round engagement, communications, ethics, compliance - Measurable deliverables such as legislative plans and funding briefs - Key Focus Areas: - Municipal workforce capacity and regulatory relief - Public safety and legislative reform - Funding for core infrastructure and capital projects - Notable Requirements: - Proposals must address qualifications, experience, past performance, key personnel, and cost - Submission is electronic via the OpenGov portal - No specific OEMs or product vendors are mentioned, as this is a professional services procurement

Description

The City of Gallup is seeking a contractor to provide comprehensive governmental relations services including legislative strategy and session advocacy, targeted policy and advocacy initiatives, capital outlay and state funding procurement, interim and year-round engagement, communications and chain of command, ethics and compliance, and measurable deliverables such as legislative plans and funding briefs. The selected firm will serve as the primary advocate before the New Mexico Legislature and state agencies, monitoring legislation, advocating for funding, and fostering relationships with officials. Proposals must be submitted electronically via the City of Gallup OpenGov portal by August 20, 2026. Evaluation criteria include qualifications, experience, past performance, key personnel, and cost.

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