Lobbying Services

The Nevada State Board of Dental Examiners is seeking a professional lobbying services contractor through Request for Proposal (RFP) BRDCOM-S3064. The procurement is designed to secure comprehensive legislative and governmental affairs support, including monitoring legislation, providing legislative advocacy, developing strategic plans, building coalitions, offering testimony before committees, managing regulatory affairs, conducting crisis management, and disseminating critical information. Vendor qualifications must demonstrate experience with professional/occupational licensing boards, governmental agencies, and healthcare-related industries. The evaluation process will consider multiple factors, with cost representing 10% of the total score, and the State will apply a 5% preference for Nevada-based businesses. Proposals are due by December 10, 2024, at 2:00 pm Pacific Time, with an anticipated one-year contract term subject to Board of Examiners approval. Vendors must submit detailed documentation including vendor certifications, confidentiality forms, staff resumes, client references, and a comprehensive cost schedule outlining all potential fees and expenses.

The procurement appears to have no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises, though Nevada-based businesses receive a slight scoring advantage. Vendors must meet comprehensive insurance requirements, including commercial general liability, workers' compensation, and professional liability coverage with specified minimum limits. While no incumbent vendor is mentioned, proposing organizations must demonstrate expertise in government relations, particularly within healthcare regulatory environments. The contract's total value is not explicitly stated, but vendors are required to provide a detailed annual fee and potential additional costs for the lobbying services. Proposing organizations must also disclose any current or former state employee relationships, provide proof of licensing, and agree to the standard state contract terms. Successful vendors will be expected to provide ongoing strategic legislative support and representation for the Nevada State Board of Dental Examiners, with the potential for contract renewal based on performance.