Opportunity
Minneapolis Supplier Systems #MPLMN-0000004305
Minneapolis RFP for State Legislative and Governmental Relations Consulting Services (2027-2028 Session)
Posted
September 01, 2026
Respond By
September 23, 2026
Identifier
MPLMN-0000004305
NAICS
541820
The City of Minneapolis is seeking qualified consultants or consulting firms to provide state legislative and governmental relations services for the 2027-2028 Minnesota Legislative Session. - Government Buyer: - City of Minneapolis, Department of Intergovernmental Relations - Primary contacts: Steven Huser and Stephine D Holloway - Services Requested: - State legislative representation, advocacy, monitoring, advising, and communication - Implementation of legislative agenda and policy advising - Coordination with City staff and representation before the Minnesota Legislature and state agencies - Contract Details: - Initial contract term: two years (2027-2028 session) - Option to extend annually for up to three additional years (maximum five years total) - Estimated contract value: up to $175,000 - Unique Requirements: - Electronic proposal submission via the City's eSupplier Portal - Compliance with the Small and Underutilized Business Program (SUBP), encouraging subcontracting with BIPOC-owned and woman-owned firms - Adherence to the City's inclusive procurement values - No specific OEMs or product vendors are mentioned, as this is a professional services solicitation - Services line items include legislative advocacy, monitoring, reporting, and representation for the City during the legislative session
Description
The City of Minneapolis is seeking qualified consultants or firms to provide state legislative and governmental relations services for the 2027-2028 Minnesota Legislative Session. The solicitation is a Request for Proposals (RFP) with a sealed event restriction. Proposals must be submitted electronically through the City's eSupplier Portal by September 23, 2026, at 2:00 PM CST. The scope includes legislative representation services as detailed in the RFP documents.