BAFO_A1_-_Offer_and_Acceptance_Pinnacle Signed.pdf

This is a Best and Final Offer (BAFO) and Offer and Acceptance document related to the Arizona Secretary of State's solicitation for a professional intergovernmental state legislative lobbyist. The procurement seeks an "Authorized Public Lobbyist" as defined under A.R.S. 41-1231(2) to provide comprehensive legislative advocacy services beginning with the 2026 Arizona State Legislative Session. The original solicitation was posted on May 23, 2025, with proposals due by July 16, 2025. The document reflects key dates including August 12, 2025, August 21, 2025, and September 2, 2025, which likely correspond to BAFO submission, evaluation, and award dates. Technical inquiries regarding the state's eProcurement system submission must be submitted at least five business days before the proposal due date, with the state declining responsibility for inquiries submitted closer to the deadline.

The file provides limited information regarding pricing terms, set-asides, or specific contract value details. No incumbent vendor information, budget range, or disadvantaged enterprise requirements are disclosed in the available documentation. Interested parties are required to navigate the state's eProcurement system for submission and must review the complete solicitation documents to understand all scope requirements, qualifications, pricing expectations, and submission guidelines. The selected lobbyist will be responsible for strategic legislative representation and advancing the Secretary of State's policy objectives during the 2026 legislative session.