UPDATE: Proposals deadline extended to 5:00pm on November 3, 2025.
is requesting proposals for government relations services to support Centralina’s engagement with the State of North Carolina executive and legislative branches. Centralina seeks an experienced, results-oriented, non-partisan government relations firm with a demonstrated track record of working with local governments, regional councils or similar public sector entities.
The selected firm will collaborate with Centralina is implementing its Raleigh Relations strategy which has three components:
- Building relationships with the legislative and executive branches of the State of North Carolina to increase their awareness of the organization and key issues impacting the region.
- Tracking legislation and executive action that impact Centralina’s work, its member governments and priority regional issues.
- Securing resources to support the organization deliver on its mission and strategic goals.
Proposals are due by 5:00pm on October 31, 2025. Questions regarding this procurement and all responses should be directed to Geraldine Gardner, Executive Director, ggardner@centralina.org.


