Legislative and Lobbying Services

Milwaukee Public Schools is seeking legislative liaison, governmental relations, and lobbying services focused primarily on Wisconsin education policy, funding, and related legislative and regulatory matters.

Milwaukee Public Schools


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RFP 1179 Legislative and Lobbying Services
Nov 09, 2026 08:00 PM
Oct 12, 2026 07:00 PM
1 year base + 2 × 1 year options
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Milwaukee Public Schools seeks legislative liaison, governmental relations, and lobbying services concerning Wisconsin education policy, funding, school governance, and related legislative and regulatory matters. The contractor will monitor and analyze legislative and administrative proposals; support legislative agendas and coalition building; conduct policy research; advocate district positions to state and federal officials and community administrators; identify policy and funding opportunities; and advise district officials and staff. The contractor must provide Wisconsin-licensed lobbyists, have prior public-education-sector experience, and maintain an office and lobbying staff physically located within 50 miles of Madison, Wisconsin. The contractor must be available in person, by telephone, video conference, or email and present in Madison during key legislative periods. The anticipated term is one year from April 1, 2027, through March 31, 2028, with two possible one-year extensions. Pricing is based on an all-inclusive hourly rate authorized monthly in writing. The response must also address MPS student engagement requirements of 200 student-employment hours and 10 career-education hours per 12-month term, and must include the required Contract Compliance Services forms.

Classification Codes
NAICS541820Public Relations Agencies
PSCR418Legal Services
Smart Codes
government relations consultinglegislative lobbying serviceseducation policy consulting
Specifications
Service Only
Timeline
Oct 12, 2026 07:00 PM-Open Date
Oct 23, 2026 07:00 PM-Questions Due Date
Nov 09, 2026 08:00 PM-Intent to Bid Due Date
Nov 09, 2026 08:00 PM-Close Date
Requirements
Required
Location
Local Preference:Local Requirement
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