Description
The Kansas Department of Commerce is seeking competitive bid proposals from qualified vendors to provide consultation, research and analysis, and military liaison services on behalf of Kansas, including legislative strategy and lobbying. The selected vendor will be expected to perform the services from October 1, 2026 through June 30, 2030, with the option to renew for one additional twelve-month period. The vendor will be paid monthly following receipt of a monthly activity report and invoice.
• Key responsibilities include:
• Providing consultation, research and analysis, and military liaison services
• Developing and maintaining relationships with military leadership and stakeholders
• Supporting strategic planning and stakeholder coordination
• Ensuring that the GMC and Executive Director receive timely information before public release on United States Department of Defense and congressional decisions which impact Kansas bases
• Engaging regularly with officials of the military services, the Office of the Secretary of Defense, other federal agencies, and the US Congress to position the State of Kansas to provide pertinent information which promotes the Kansas military installations and personnel and secure objectives consistent with the GMC’s directives.