Lobbyist for Secretary of State (SOS)

The State of Arizona is seeking a professional intergovernmental state legislative lobbyist through this solicitation (Contract Opportunity ID: 683473c0ce3e793dba054eb6), specifically targeting an "Authorized Public Lobbyist" as defined under A.R.S. 41-1231(2) for the 2026 Arizona State Legislative Session. The primary objective of this procurement is to secure comprehensive legislative advocacy services to represent the agency's interests at the state level. The solicitation was posted on May 23, 2025, with proposals due by July 16, 2025, and requires potential respondents to carefully navigate the state's eProcurement system for submission. Potential bidders should note that the state will not respond to technical inquiries submitted less than five business days before the proposal due date. The selected lobbyist will be responsible for providing strategic legislative representation, engaging with state legislators, and advancing the agency's policy objectives during the upcoming legislative session.

While specific set-aside designations or disadvantaged enterprise requirements are not explicitly detailed in the provided information, the solicitation appears to be open to qualified professional lobbying firms or individual lobbyists with demonstrated experience in state legislative advocacy. No incumbent vendor information or specific budget range is disclosed in the current document. The procurement is focused on securing a qualified lobbyist who can effectively navigate the Arizona legislative landscape and represent the agency's interests. Interested parties should carefully review the full solicitation details in the state's eProcurement system to understand the complete scope of requirements, qualifications, and submission guidelines. Potential respondents are advised to pay close attention to the technical submission requirements and ensure compliance with all specified criteria.