DeterminationConfidential_PPA_SPO Signed.pdf

This is a Determination of Confidential Documents issued by the State of Arizona Department of Administration (ADOA) regarding Solicitation BPM006852 for Lobbyist services for the Secretary of State (SOS). The State of Arizona is procuring professional intergovernmental state legislative lobbying services to secure an "Authorized Public Lobbyist" as defined under A.R.S. 41-1231(2) for representation during the 2026 Arizona State Legislative Session. The solicitation was posted on May 23, 2025, with proposals due by July 16, 2025. The selected lobbyist will be responsible for strategic legislative representation, engagement with state legislators, and advancement of the agency's policy objectives. Technical inquiries must be submitted at least five business days before the proposal deadline, and all submissions must be made through the State's eProcurement system.

The determination document designates the "PPA Response to Offer Mistakes" dated July 21, 2025, submitted by Pinnacle Public Affairs LLC as confidential, as it contains proprietary information protected under A.R.S. 41-2502 and Arizona Administrative Code R2-7-102 and R2-7-103. The determination was signed by David Steuber, State Procurement Manager, and became effective on July 23, 2025. No specific budget range, incumbent vendor information, set-aside designations, or disadvantaged enterprise requirements are disclosed in the available documentation. The procurement file will contain this determination as official documentation.