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Santa Rosa Seeks Labor Relations Consulting and Legal Services for 2027-2030 Negotiations

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 (Sonoma County, California) - Scope of Services: - Serve as Chief Negotiator for 2027-2030 labor negotiations covering 12 represented bargaining groups (over 1,200 employees) - Advise the Director of Human Resources, City Manager, City Council, and other city representatives on employer-labor relations matters - Support the City in good faith negotiations with employee organizations - Provide legal analysis on labor relations issues, including interpretation of labor-related rulings - Assist with policy development, implementation, and negotiation communication strategy - Advise and support on grievances, arbitrations, fact-finding, impasse proceedings, and unfair labor practice charges - Prepare reports and presentations to City Council - Notable Requirements: - Ability to serve as Chief Negotiator for multi-year labor negotiations - Experience with large, multi-union public sector environments - Comprehensive legal and consulting expertise in labor relations - No specific OEMs or product vendors are mentioned; this is a professional services procurement.

Description

The City of Santa Rosa is soliciting proposals for labor relations consultation and legal services. The scope includes labor contract negotiation services, including 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 on labor relations issues, assisting with policy development, and advising on grievances, arbitrations, and unfair labor practice charges. The solicitation requires electronic submission of proposals by August 20, 2026. The City emphasizes that it is not responsible for technical issues or late submissions.

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