State Intergovernmental Relations & Lobbying Services

The Incline Village General Improvement District (IVGID) is soliciting proposals for state intergovernmental relations and lobbying services, with proposals due October 2, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. PDT. The scope requires year-round legislative advocacy and regulatory monitoring before the Nevada Legislature, Office of the Governor, and state executive branch agencies, with current District priorities including short-term rental tax revenue adjustments, emergency-use approval for treated effluent in the Tahoe Basin, and Nevada Public Records Act amendments.

The lead lobbyist must have at least five years of Nevada legislative advocacy experience and hold appropriate lobbying registration under NRS Chapter 218H. The firm must demonstrate prior public-sector experience, identify a dedicated lead lobbyist with primary responsibility, maintain sufficient capacity for year-round representation including legislative sessions, and disclose all conflicts of interest. Compensation structures cannot include commissions, percentage-based fees, markups, administrative surcharges, or success fees tied to legislative outcomes.

Evaluation criteria weight Nevada GID experience and institutional knowledge at 25 points; case studies and demonstrated success at 25 points; Nevada legislative expertise and professional relationships at 25 points; and client capacity and conflict management at 25 points. Proposed compensation is reviewed separately for reasonableness and overall value but carries no numerical score weighting.

The contract will run for an initial two-year term with an option to renew for one additional two-year period, subject to Board approval and mutual agreement. Finalist interviews are scheduled for October 7–9, 2026, with Board of Trustees consideration on October 14, 2026 and anticipated agreement commencement on October 15, 2026. Questions are due September 28, 2026. Proposals must be submitted through the District's PlanetBids vendor portal.