Government Relations Services

The Arizona Department of Education's Master Agreement CTR077916 is an Indefinite Delivery Vehicle (IDV) for Government Relations Services, designed to provide comprehensive legislative advocacy and strategic communication support. The contract enables the procurement of full-time equivalent government relations services, including legislative tracking, bill analysis, stakeholder engagement, and representation of the department's interests at the Arizona State Capitol. Key services encompass monitoring proposed legislation, preparing policy briefings, coordinating stakeholder meetings, providing testimony preparation, and maintaining consistent communication with ADE leadership on critical educational initiatives such as school safety, education funding, and parental empowerment.

The master agreement is awarded to The Strongin Group, a consulting firm based in Paradise Valley, Arizona, through a competitive solicitation process (BPM007007) conducted by the Arizona Department of Education. The contract was awarded on July 25, 2025, with a performance period from July 25, 2025, to July 24, 2026, and has the potential for extensions. The IDV covers the state of Arizona and is structured as a master agreement with a total evaluated score of 785 out of 1,000 points. While specific contract value details were not explicitly stated, the pricing structure includes a bi-weekly rate of $10,500 for comprehensive government relations services, with the potential to provide equivalent support of two full-time professionals dedicated to advancing the department's legislative objectives.