A1_-_Offer_and_Acceptance_Pinnacle.pdf

This is an Offer and Acceptance document for the State of Arizona, specifically the Secretary of State (SOS) office, related to a professional intergovernmental state legislative lobbyist procurement. The solicitation seeks to secure an "Authorized Public Lobbyist" as defined under A.R.S. 41-1231(2) to provide comprehensive legislative advocacy services and strategic representation during the 2026 Arizona State Legislative Session. The solicitation was posted on May 23, 2025, with proposals due by July 16, 2025. Potential bidders must submit proposals through the state's eProcurement system, and the state will not respond to technical inquiries submitted less than five business days before the proposal deadline, with the exception of technical questions regarding system navigation and proposal submission itself. The selected lobbyist will be responsible for engaging with state legislators, advancing the agency's policy objectives, and providing professional representation of the SOS agency's interests at the state legislative level.

The procurement does not disclose specific budget ranges, pricing terms, or incumbent vendor information in the available documentation. No set-aside designations or disadvantaged enterprise requirements are explicitly detailed. The solicitation is open to qualified professional lobbying firms or individual lobbyists with demonstrated experience in state legislative advocacy. Interested parties are directed to review the complete solicitation details within the state's eProcurement system to fully understand the scope of requirements, qualifications, and submission guidelines, with particular attention to technical submission requirements and compliance with all specified criteria.