Minneapolis Supplier Systems #0000004305

Minneapolis seeks legislative and governmental relations consulting for 2027-2028 session

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 - Scope of Services: - Legislative representation and advocacy at the Minnesota Legislature - Monitoring legislative and executive branch activities - Advising City staff and officials on governmental relations strategies - Implementing the City's legislative agenda and priorities - Coordinating communication between City staff and state agencies - Contract Details: - Initial contract term: two years (2027-2028 legislative session) - Option to extend annually for up to three additional years (maximum five years total) - Estimated contract value: up to $175,000 - Unique Requirements: - Demonstrated relevant experience in legislative advocacy and governmental relations - Compliance with the City's inclusive procurement and small business subcontracting goals - Electronic proposal submission via the City's eSupplier Portal - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or product manufacturers are mentioned; this is a professional services procurement - Products/Services Requested: - State legislative and governmental relations consulting services (no part numbers or physical products) - Quantity: one service unit per contract period

Description

The City of Minneapolis is seeking one or more qualified Consultants and/or Consulting Firms to provide state legislative and governmental relations services during the 2027-2028 legislative session. The solicitation requires submission of proposals electronically through the eSupplier Portal by September 23, 2026, at 2:00 PM CST. The procurement is a sealed event allowing only one bid per bidder, managed by the City of Minneapolis, MN. The scope includes providing state legislative representation services as detailed in the Scope of Services attachment.