Law Enforcement Liaison Serving Metro Minnesota

The Minnesota Department of Public Safety, Office of Traffic Safety, is requesting proposals for a Law Enforcement Liaison to serve the Twin Cities Metropolitan Area, with proposals due November 3, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. Central Time through the SWIFT Supplier Portal.

The position requires a retired sworn law enforcement peace officer with valid retirement status, no decertification or revocation, and demonstrated knowledge of highway safety programs. The contractor must reside within the designated seven-county Metro region (Anoka, Dakota, Carver, Hennepin, Ramsey, Scott, and Washington) and maintain full-time residency throughout the contract term and any subsequent amendments. In-state residency is a mandatory ongoing requirement. The role is structured as professional and technical services with no subcontracting permitted. The contractor must provide computer access with Microsoft Office 365 capabilities and telephone communication systems, and will use their own insured vehicle for extensive travel throughout the region with no travel expense reimbursement provided.

The contract term runs from November 15, 2026 through September 30, 2027, with options to extend up to four additional years in one-year increments at the State's discretion. Compensation is a fixed hourly rate not to exceed 1,500 hours per 12-month period, capped at a total contract ceiling of $100,000. The contract is funded with federal transportation safety grants. Upon award, the contractor must obtain Commercial General Liability ($2,000,000 per occurrence and annual aggregate), Commercial Automobile Liability ($2,000,000 combined single limit), and Professional Liability ($2,000,000 per claim and annual aggregate) insurance.

Proposals are evaluated on a 1,000-point scale: Work Plan (300 points), Qualifications and Experience (400 points), and Cost Detail (300 points). The State anticipates evaluation and selection completion by November 13, 2026. Questions are due October 26, 2026. Addendum 1, dated October 12, 2026, updates Section 2 (Summary of Scope and Sample Tasks and Deliverables); respondents must use the RFP version dated October 12, 2026. Cost proposals and terms remain firm for 180 days from submission.