Lobbying Services

The Nevada State Board of Dental Examiners is soliciting proposals for professional lobbying services through a competitive Request for Proposals (RFP BRDCOM-S3826) with an expected two-year contract term subject to Board approval. The procuring agency seeks a qualified vendor to provide comprehensive legislative advocacy and government relations services encompassing nine functional areas: monitoring legislation affecting the Board and dental practice in Nevada; legislative advocacy supporting, opposing, or seeking amendments to proposed bills; government relations and stakeholder engagement with legislators and policymakers; strategic planning to achieve legislative and regulatory objectives; coalition building with aligned organizations; support for Board staff testifying before legislative committees; regulatory affairs engagement during rulemaking processes; crisis management for political or reputational issues; and information dissemination through regular reports to executive leadership. Key deliverables include meeting schedules, stakeholder maps, coalition engagement plans, draft testimony, hearing preparation materials, and legislative activity reports, with the Board identifying specific 2027 legislative initiatives including transitioning license renewal dates and clarifying the two-permit structure for anesthesia and sedation services. The evaluation criteria are weighted as follows: Healthcare-Related Policy and Stakeholder Engagement (35%), Company Experience, Key Personnel, and Qualifications (25%), Nevada Professional Licensing Board Experience (20%), Firm Reputation and References (10%), and Cost Proposal/Fee Structure (10%). Critical deadlines include a question submission deadline of 5:00 PM on April 24, 2026; client reference submissions due by 5:00 PM on May 5, 2026; and proposal submissions closing at 2:00 PM on May 6, 2026, with evaluation expected May 6-13, 2026, Notice of Intent around May 14, 2026, Notice of Award around June 15, 2026, Board approval estimated for July 14, 2026, and contract start date also estimated for July 14, 2026.

The State of Nevada offers a five percent preference to Nevada-based businesses and applies inverse preferences for out-of-state vendors from states with in-state preferences. All vendors must be registered with nevadaepro.com, hold a valid Nevada business license, and maintain active registration with sam.gov; no set-asides for disadvantaged enterprises are identified in the available solicitation documents. Vendors must submit at least three client references from similar projects completed within the past five years, and all response terms, including pricing, must remain in effect for a minimum of 180 days following the proposal due date and throughout the contract term for the awarded vendor. The RFP documents do not identify any incumbent contractors or current service providers. Pricing is structured on an hourly rate basis with individual service agreements for distinct project components, subject to Board approval; however, specific budget amounts or award value ranges are not provided in the available documentation. All proposals must include signed certification regarding lobbying compliance with federal regulations and demonstrate compliance with mandatory minimum requirements.