Lobbying Services

Albuquerque Public Schools is seeking a qualified contractor to provide comprehensive lobbying and government‑affairs services to advance the district’s legislative agenda and secure resources for its 60,000‑plus students. The scope includes strategic intelligence, legislative strategy, budget/appropriations support, advocacy and relationship management, and communications positioning, all delivered through a one‑year contract with the possibility of up to three annual renewals. Proposals are evaluated on experience, personnel, methodology, price, and optional interview performance, with additional points for New Mexico resident, veteran, and Native‑American preferences. No submission fee is required, and all proposals become public records. • Deliver a full Government‑Affairs Legislative Strategy covering six functional areas (mission, intelligence, legislative tactics, budget, advocacy, communications). • Provide hourly and lump‑sum pricing; no mandatory minimum spend. • Contract term: 1 year, renewable up to a total of 4 years pending Board approval. • Evaluation emphasizes experience (30 pts), personnel (15 pts), methodology (25 pts), pricing (30 pts), and optional interview (25 pts) plus preference certifications.