Gallup Opengov #2026/2027/06

City of Gallup state legislative lobbying and government relations services

The City of Gallup is seeking a lobbyist to advance the City’s priorities before New Mexico state government. - Buyer: City of Gallup, through the City Manager; Purchasing Department. - Service requested: State legislative lobbying and government relations, including legislative strategy, advocacy, bill monitoring and analysis, agency liaison, and year-round engagement. - Funding advocacy: Pursue Capital Outlay and other state funding for municipal facilities, water and wastewater systems, transportation, utilities, and infrastructure. - Priority issues: Chief Building Official recruitment and municipal workforce capacity, regulatory relief, detoxification policy, bail bond reform, and public safety issues involving crime, behavioral health, and homelessness. - Deliverables: Annual legislative strategy, funding briefs, meeting schedules, weekly session updates, end-of-session and interim reports, quarterly off-session reports, and an annual City Council presentation. - Qualifications and notable requirement: Lobbyists must be registered and in good standing and comply with New Mexico lobbying rules. The solicitation also references federal lobbying and appropriations experience, although its stated scope centers on New Mexico state advocacy. - OEMs/vendors: No lobbying provider or product OEM is named. OpenGov is identified as the proposal portal, not as the service provider.

Description

The City of Gallup is seeking proposals from a qualified firm or individual to provide state legislative lobbying, government relations, and advocacy services. The contractor will represent the City before the New Mexico Legislature, Executive Branch, and state agencies, advocate for City priorities, pursue state funding including Capital Outlay, monitor relevant legislation, and build relationships with state officials. Work includes legislative strategy and session advocacy, funding and agency liaison, interim engagement, and required progress and performance reports. Proposals must be submitted electronically through the City's OpenGov portal by December 10, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. local time.

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