AZ Republic AD SOS Lobbyist.pdf

This is a solicitation document from the State of Arizona's Secretary of State (SOS) office seeking professional intergovernmental state legislative lobbying services. The agency requires an "Authorized Public Lobbyist" as defined under A.R.S. 41-1231(2) to provide comprehensive legislative advocacy 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, and must be submitted through the state's eProcurement system. Technical inquiries regarding system navigation or proposal submission will only be answered if submitted at least five business days prior to the deadline. The selected lobbyist will be responsible for engaging with state legislators, advancing the agency's policy objectives, and navigating the Arizona legislative landscape on behalf of the SOS office.

No specific budget range, incumbent vendor information, set-aside designations, or disadvantaged enterprise requirements are disclosed in the available documentation. The solicitation is open to qualified professional lobbying firms or individual lobbyists with demonstrated experience in state legislative advocacy. Prospective bidders are instructed to review the complete solicitation details in the state's eProcurement system to understand all scope requirements, qualifications, and submission guidelines, with particular attention to technical submission requirements and compliance specifications.