Labor Negotiation Services

Overview

Financial, Legal, HR & Staffing

Golden Valley, Minnesota, United StatesPosted about 2 months agoDeadline: March 19th, 2026

Fit Score

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SUMMARY

The government authority seeks a firm to provide end-to-end labor negotiation services, including contract analysis, strategy development, and leading negotiations for multiple municipal labor units.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

Ability to provide all services outlined or clearly state exceptions
Submit a typewritten proposal
Include a cover letter detailing organization, mission, values, services, background, and main contacts with qualifications
Provide an overview of the consultant's approach to services and deliverables, including a project timeline
Include a detailed fee schedule
Provide two references for similar services within the last three years
Submit proposals by March 19th, 2026, at 11:59 p.m.
Meet all mandatory submission requirements
Provide a statement certifying required background checks, conflict checks, and a certificate of insurance prior to work

BUDGET

Estimate

$50,000 – $150,000

CONTRACT DURATION

8 months

TIMELINE

RFP Issued: March 4th, 2026

Questions Due: March 11th, 2026

Responses to Questions Posted: March 13th, 2026

Proposals Due: March 19th, 2026

Evaluation Committee Review & Interview Scheduling: March 20th – April 3rd, 2026

Interviews/Presentations: April 8th – April 10th, 2026

Selection of Consultant: April 10th, 2026

Contract Award: April 21st, 2026

Project Engagement Start: May 2026

Project Completion Goal: December 2026

QUESTION DEADLINE

March 11th, 2026

Issuing Agency

City of Golden Valley

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DESCRIPTION

The selected vendor will provide comprehensive labor negotiation services for a government authority in Minnesota. The engagement covers project initiation and planning, which includes conducting thorough document reviews of current labor agreements for police patrol, police sergeants, assistant police chiefs, police administrative staff, community service officers, and fire department personnel. Relevant policies, compensation and benefits data, and previous negotiation records will also be examined.

The scope further includes developing bargaining strategies and preparations through analysis of current contracts, comparables, and operational needs to identify priorities, risks, and associated costs. The vendor will establish bargaining parameters, draft proposals, and create negotiation timelines for each labor unit. The vendor is expected to lead or co-lead negotiation sessions for all six units, prepare and respond to proposals, and maintain detailed negotiation logs and documentation. Real-time counsel will be provided to the city’s negotiation team throughout the process.

Upon reaching tentative agreements, the vendor will draft and formalize these agreements and, in coordination with in-house legal staff, prepare revised contract language tailored to each bargaining unit.

Source attribution

This Settle analysis is based on the issuing organization’s public RFP listing.