Government Relations Lobbyist

The Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) issued a Request for Proposal on August 14, 2023, seeking a qualified firm or individual to provide government relations and congressional consulting services. The primary objective of this procurement is to secure professional advocacy services that will represent ADOT's interests before Congress and other federal entities on matters relevant to the Department's operations and strategic priorities. The successful contractor will be responsible for lobbying efforts, stakeholder engagement, and policy advocacy related to various federal items affecting ADOT. Required qualifications for prospective bidders include demonstrated expertise in government relations, congressional affairs, and federal advocacy, along with an established network of contacts within the federal government. Evaluation criteria are expected to include the bidder's experience with transportation-related federal matters, track record of successful advocacy, professional qualifications, and proposed approach to representing ADOT's interests. The proposal submission deadline is September 7, 2023, with the posting date of August 14, 2023, allowing potential bidders approximately 24 days to prepare and submit their proposals.

The procurement notice does not explicitly identify any set-aside designations, disadvantaged enterprise restrictions, or preferences for specific organizational types at this time. No incumbent contractor information or existing technology integration requirements are mentioned in the available procurement details. Similarly, no specific award value or budget range has been disclosed in the posted opportunity announcement. Interested firms and individuals meeting the qualification requirements are encouraged to submit proposals by the stated deadline to be considered for this government relations consulting contract with ADOT.