Santa Rosa Planet bids #RFP R172896

Santa Rosa Labor Relations Consulting and Legal Services RFP

The City of Santa Rosa is seeking proposals for labor relations consulting and legal services to support its 2027-2030 labor negotiations and related activities. - Government Buyer: - City of Santa Rosa, Purchasing Section - Services Requested: - Labor relations consulting and legal services - Serve as Chief Negotiator for 2027-2030 labor negotiations - Advise the Director of Human Resources, City Manager, City Council, and other city representatives on employer-labor relations matters - Support good faith meetings and bargaining with 12 represented employee groups (over 1,200 employees) - Provide legal analysis on labor relations issues, including interpretation of rulings and advice on compliance - Assist with policy development, implementation, and communication strategy - Support with grievances, arbitrations, fact-finding, impasse proceedings, unfair labor practice charges, and related reports and presentations - Notable Requirements: - Contract term is three years, with options for three additional one-year extensions - Proposals must be submitted electronically - Compliance with the City's professional services agreement and insurance requirements is mandatory - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; the opportunity is open to qualified consulting firms

Description

The City of Santa Rosa is seeking proposals for labor relations consultation and legal services. The scope includes labor contract negotiation services, serving as Chief Negotiator for the 2027-2030 labor negotiations, advising city officials, supporting good faith meeting and conferring with employee organizations, providing legal analysis, assisting with policy development, and advising on grievances, arbitrations, and unfair labor practice charges. The procurement is managed by the Purchasing Section and responses are to be submitted electronically by August 20, 2026. The project is located in Santa Rosa, California.

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