DeterminationConfidential_Molera_SPO Signed.pdf

This is a Determination of Confidential Documents issued by the State of Arizona, Department of Administration (ADOA), regarding Solicitation BPM006852 for a Lobbyist for the Secretary of State (SOS). The solicitation seeks professional intergovernmental state legislative lobbying services for an "Authorized Public Lobbyist" as defined under A.R.S. 41-1231(2) to represent the agency's interests during the 2026 Arizona State Legislative Session. The solicitation was posted on May 23, 2025, with proposals due by July 16, 2025. Technical inquiries must be submitted at least five business days before the proposal due date. The determination was signed and made effective on July 25, 2025, by David Steuber, State Procurement Administrator.

The determination designates four documents submitted by Molera Alvarez, LLC as confidential proprietary information, including the 2023 Partnership Agreement Client Copy, 2024 Income Statement, 2024 Balance Sheet, and 2024 Cash Flows. These documents meet the requirements of A.R.S. 41-2502 and A.A.C. R2-7-102 and R2-7-103 for confidentiality protection. The determination shall remain in effect unless otherwise modified or revoked and will be placed in the procurement file. No specific budget range, incumbent vendor information, set-aside designations, or disadvantaged enterprise requirements are disclosed in the available documentation.