MRB-56022 - USA (North Dakota) - Government Relations and Legislative Advocacy Services - Deadline August 14,2026

(1) Vendor needs to provide government relations and legislative advocacy services.• Initiate, organize, and conduct internal planning/coordination sessions with the city commission and city staff on legislative matters of significance.• Provider(s) shall develop a comprehensive understanding of the city’s legislative initiatives and history on specific issues.• Assist the city’s elected officials and staff to prioritize current legislative interests.• Assess the capacity of the city’s elected officials and staff to assist with direct government relations activities.• Advise the client when supplementary professional services may add value or assist in advancing the city’s interests.• Include city commissioners in legislative appearances and testimony opportunities, as well as written communications when deemed appropriate.• Communications will be consistent with the city’s legislative program, and information gathered from these interactions will be provided to city leadership.• Identify and recommend affirmative legislative opportunities that may benefit the city that arise during the legislative session.• Annually, prepare a written summary of accomplishments to the city commission; forecasting potential legislative or agency issues the city should monitor in the future.(2) All questions must be submitted no later than August 6, 2026.