State Legislative and Governmental Relations Services
Overview
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SUMMARY
KEY REQUIREMENTS
BUDGET
VerifiedCONTRACT DURATION
TIMELINE
RFP Release: September 1st, 2026
Questions on RFP Due by: September 8th, 2026
Responses to Questions posted by: September 11th, 2026
Proposals due by: September 23rd, 2026
Estimated Consultant selection: October 2026
Estimated services start date: January 1st, 2027
Estimated services end date: December 31st, 2028
QUESTION DEADLINE
CONTACTS
Primary procurement contact — name, title, email, and phone
Additional decision-makers and their departments
Issuing Agency
City Of Minneapolis
DESCRIPTION
The city seeks a vendor to provide state legislative and governmental relations services during the 2027–2028 legislative session. The selected provider will assist the city in advancing its legislative priorities, monitoring state legislative and executive branch activities, advising city staff and officials, and representing the city’s interests before the legislature and state government agencies.
Responsibilities will include tracking legislative proposals, bills, amendments, hearings, executive branch initiatives, administrative actions, budgetary initiatives, and other state government activities that may affect the city. The vendor will identify and promptly report potential impacts, provide regular communications regarding legislative priorities and emerging issues, deliver timely notice of significant developments requiring action, and coordinate with city staff and representatives to support consistent messaging and advocacy.
The contract period will be five years. All questions must be submitted by September 8, 2026, and proposals are due September 23, 2026.
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Frequently asked questions
- When is the submission deadline?
- Submissions are due September 23, 2026. Questions must be submitted by September 8, 2026.
- What is the budget for this RFP?
- The published budget is $175,000.
- Who issued this RFP?
- It was issued by City Of Minneapolis. The work is located in Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States.
- Who is a good fit for this opportunity?
- Government relations or public affairs firm with Minnesota state government expertise
- Demonstrated experience representing municipalities before legislatures and state agencies
- Strong legislative monitoring, policy analysis, and advocacy capabilities
- Established relationships with Minnesota legislative and executive branch stakeholders
- Capacity to provide timely reporting, strategic advice, and coordinated communications over a five-year engagement
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