REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR GOVERNMENT RELATIONS, LEGISLATIVE ADVOCACY AND ASSOCATION MANAGEMENT SERVICES

Issued By: Municipal Legislative Commission

Issue Date: November 2, 2026

Proposal Due Date: November 17, 2026 at 4:30pm

Subject: Request for Government Relations Services 

Introduction

The Municipal Legislative Commission (MLC) is requesting proposals from qualified government relations firms to provide legislative advocacy, government relations, and association management services on behalf of the organization during the 2027-2028 Minnesota legislative biennium.

MLC seeks a firm with demonstrated experience representing local governments before the Minnesota Legislature, Governor's Office, state agencies, and other governmental organizations.

The selected firm will serve as MLC’s legislative advocate, strategic advisor, and government relations consultant.

About MLC

The Municipal Legislative Commission (MLC) is a collaborative coalition that provides a unified voice at the Capitol for 19 suburban cities in the Minneapolis-St. Paul metropolitan area. MLC prioritizes best practices, accountability, and solutions to challenging issues around tax policy, economic development, as well as improving customer service to local residents.

Additional information about MLC can be found at: www.mlcmn.org

Desired Qualifications

• Extensive experience representing Minnesota local governments
• Strong relationships with members of all parties of the Minnesota Legislature
• Knowledge of state government and administrative agencies
• Experience developing legislative strategies
• Experience with meeting, event and/or association management
• Understanding of municipal finance, infrastructure, transportation, public safety, housing, economic development, and local government operations
• Ability to represent multiple governmental entities while effectively managing conflicts of interest

Please see the attached document for additional information such as scope of services and proposal requirements.

Tentative Schedule

RFP Issued: November 2, 2026
Questions Due: November 6, 2026
Responses to Questions: November 10, 2026
Proposal Due: November 17, 2026
Interviews: November 30 – December 9, 2026
Selection: December 16, 2026
Contract Begins: January/February 2027

Submission Requirements

Responses to the RFP must be submitted electronically and received by Tuesday November 17, 2026, 4:30pm. Please send responses to:

Rick Getschow
Municipal Legislative Commission (MLC)
Email: rgetschow@EdenPrairieMN.Gov