Law Enforcement Liaison Serving Northeast MN

The Minnesota Department of Public Safety, Office of Traffic Safety, is requesting proposals for a Law Enforcement Liaison to serve Northeast Minnesota (12 counties: Aitkin, Carlton, Chisago, Cook, Isanti, Itasca, Kanabec, Koochiching, Lake, Mille Lacs, Pine, and Saint Louis), with proposals due November 3, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. Central Time.

The contractor must be a retired sworn law enforcement peace officer who has not been decertified, revoked, or terminated, and cannot be actively employed as a licensed, sworn peace officer starting October 1, 2026. The LEL will function as a liaison between state, county, tribal, and municipal law enforcement agencies in the region and OTS, promoting participation in OTS enforcement programs and increasing traffic safety prioritization. The position requires full-time residence within the service area throughout the contract duration and approximately 1,500 hours of work annually. Mandatory qualifications include excellent verbal and written communication skills, proficiency with Microsoft Office 365, the ability to travel frequently within Northeast Minnesota using a personal insured vehicle, and ready access to a computer with email and telephone capabilities. No subcontracting is permitted, and travel expenses will not be reimbursed.

The contract term is November 15, 2026 through September 30, 2027, with an option to extend up to four additional one-year increments. The cost ceiling is $100,000, with responders submitting hourly rates not to exceed 1,500 hours. The total contract cost ceiling is fixed at $100,000 with no reimbursement for travel, equipment, supplies, or indirect costs.

Evaluation occurs in three phases: Phase 1 reviews responsiveness and pass/fail requirements; Phase 2 evaluates on a 1,000-point scale (300 points for work plan, 400 points for qualifications and experience, 300 points for cost detail); Phase 3 selects the finalist based on best value. Workforce and equal pay certification from the Minnesota Department of Human Rights is required, with exemptions available for businesses employing fewer than 40 employees in Minnesota or their primary state of business during the previous 12 months. Proposals must remain open for acceptance for 180 days after the due date or until contract execution. Addendum 1, issued October 12, 2026, updated Section 2 of the RFP; respondents must acknowledge receipt. The anticipated selection is November 13, 2026.