Government Relations Services

The agency is seeking a vendor to provide comprehensive government relations, legislative advisory, public affairs, and policy consulting services. This initiative aims to support the agency's legislative priorities and institutional initiatives through strategic advocacy and policy consulting. The selected vendor will specialize in serving public sector entities, higher education institutions, governmental agencies, or similarly complex organizations. The scope of work covers legislative monitoring, analysis, and reporting on local, state, and federal matters that impact the agency. The vendor must develop legislative strategies, policy recommendations, briefing materials, and executive summaries for college leadership. Additional tasks include bill filings and amendments, tracking interim changes, and monitoring hearings and reports relevant to higher education, workforce, and economic development. The vendor must identify and communicate funding opportunities, legislative initiatives, and regulatory matters relevant to higher education and workforce development. The agency requires the preparation and submission of periodic activity reports, legislative updates, and strategic recommendations. Other related government relations, legislative advisory, and strategic consulting services may be requested as needed. Eligible bidders must perform all work offsite and must be located onshore within the United States. The agency is requesting proposals to determine the budget and will award a contract with a performance period of three years. Bidders must submit all questions regarding this opportunity no later than June 15, 2026.