Collective Bargaining Consultant

Closed State & local contract opportunity Posted

Solicitation number
2026-RFP-002
State
New Mexico
Responses due

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The City of Gallup, located in Mckinley County, New Mexico, is seeking a Collective Bargaining Consultant through Request for Proposal #2026-RFP-002 to provide expert guidance in labor relations and collective bargaining processes. The consultant will be responsible for conducting comprehensive analyses, developing strategic negotiation approaches, reviewing and interpreting existing collective bargaining agreements, and facilitating communications between city management and employee unions. Key deliverables include negotiating new agreements that balance fairness between the city and unions, with a focus on developing mutually beneficial contractual relationships. Prospective consultants must demonstrate at least five years of experience in public sector collective bargaining negotiations and familiarity with New Mexico labor laws. The proposal will be evaluated using a 100-point system, with points allocated across categories: firm history and experience (25 points), service capacity and capability (25 points), past performance and references (10 points), key personnel qualifications (10 points), and cost (30 points). Proposals are due electronically by March 26, 2025, at 2:00 pm, with potential for additional preference points for New Mexico resident businesses.

The procurement appears to have no specific set-aside designations or restrictions on respondent types, allowing open competition among qualified consulting firms. The contract will be structured as an indefinite quantity contract with potential automatic renewal for three additional one-year periods. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly detailed, the comprehensive evaluation process suggests the city is prioritizing quality and experience over the lowest cost. The City of Gallup reserves the right to negotiate with the highest-ranked, most qualified offeror, indicating flexibility in the selection process. The draft agreement includes standard provisions covering contractor status, insurance requirements, confidentiality, and compliance with equal opportunity and procurement regulations. Key city contacts for this procurement are Frances Rodriguez, Purchasing Director, and Charles Nourse, Executive Director of Electric, both located in Gallup, New Mexico. The contract aims to establish a collaborative consulting relationship to support the city's ongoing labor relations and collective bargaining efforts.

Opportunity text

The City of Gallup values a collaborative relationship with all collective bargaining units within the city's workforce. In order to achieve this, the City requires assistance in navigating the wide range of complexities that encompass collective bargaining and labor relations. This includes conducting analyses, developing strategies, reviewing and interpreting existing collective bargaining agreements, negotiating new agreements with aspects that balance fairness between both the city and the unions, and facilitating various communications between management and labor.

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Collective_Bargaining_Consultant_(Addendum_#1_Revision).pdf PDF
GALLUP_SAMPLE_AGREEMENT.pdf PDF

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