RFP_IGR_2026/2027 State Legislative Services

The City of Minneapolis is seeking a qualified consulting firm (or individual consultants) to provide state legislative and governmental‑relations services throughout the 2027‑2028 Minnesota legislative session. The consultant will act as the City’s advocate on Capitol Hill, monitor and analyze legislation, prepare briefing materials, and coordinate with City staff and legislators. The engagement is a single‑line, two‑year contract with a possible extension up to five years total. • Scope includes legislative agenda development, policy advocacy, bill tracking, analysis of fiscal/operational impacts, and preparation of testimony and briefing packets. • Required deliverables: regular legislative updates, status reports, analysis memos, talking points, and coordination of meetings with legislators and state agencies. • Contract value is not disclosed; the City expects a professional‑services rate schedule and monthly invoicing, with a maximum contract ceiling of $175,000 (as indicated in the general RFP guide). • Submission must be made electronically via the City’s eSupplier portal by 2 PM CST on 23 Sept 2026; questions were due by 8 PM CST on 8 Sept 2026. • The City will evaluate proposals based on technical approach, staff qualifications, relevant experience, and cost.