Labor Negotiations Consultant

The City of Tucson is seeking a Labor Negotiations Consultant through Request for Quote (RFQ) No. 240195, issued by the Business Services Department's Shared Services Procurement Division. The primary objective is to identify and engage a professionally qualified individual to serve as the lead negotiator for Meet and Confer negotiations with recognized Labor Unions and associations. The consultant will be responsible for developing negotiation strategies, attending negotiation sessions (initially expected to require two days per week), representing the City's interests, and providing management guidance. Key qualifications include a minimum of five years of professional experience in labor negotiations. The contract will commence upon award and remain in effect for one year, with the City reserving the option to renew for four additional one-year periods. The proposal submission deadline is May 3, 2024, at 2:00 pm, with a total contract value not to exceed $100,000. The consultant will be reimbursed for travel expenses according to federal per diem rates and must maintain specific insurance coverages, including Commercial General Liability, Commercial Automobile Liability, Worker's Compensation, and Professional Liability.

No specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises were explicitly mentioned in the documentation. The consultant will be expected to comply with local, state, and federal regulations while working to achieve business, operational, and financial objectives beneficial to the City of Tucson. The maximum compensation for the contract is $100,000, with potential for up to five years of total engagement through annual renewals. The consultant will need to provide comprehensive negotiation services, including strategy development, direct negotiation representation, and advisory services to city management. Insurance requirements include specific minimum coverage amounts for various liability types, indicating a professional service procurement with significant risk management considerations. While no incumbent vendor was identified, the scope suggests a critical ongoing need for professional labor negotiation support for the City of Tucson's interactions with recognized labor unions and associations.