On-Call Consultant for Communications

The State of Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) is seeking qualified individuals or firms to provide comprehensive communications services through an on-call consulting contract. This procurement is being conducted under the Arizona Procurement Code, specifically A.R.S. 41-2501 et seq., and focuses on securing professionals who can deliver public involvement, public information, public relations, marketing, advertising, and related communication services. The contract appears to be structured as an on-call, as-needed basis for communication support, indicating potential intermittent and flexible engagement. Interested respondents should demonstrate expertise in strategic communication, public engagement, and marketing capabilities across various platforms and audiences. The solicitation was posted on September 12, 2024, with proposals due by October 17, 2024, providing approximately five weeks for potential consultants to prepare and submit their qualifications.

While specific set-aside designations are not explicitly detailed in the provided information, the procurement appears open to both individual consultants and firms with demonstrated communication expertise. The contract's on-call nature suggests potential for multiple awards or a pool of qualified vendors from which ADOT can select services as needed. No specific budget range or award value is indicated in the current documentation. The procurement seems designed to establish a flexible, responsive communication support mechanism for the department, likely allowing for rapid engagement of communication professionals for various project and strategic needs. Potential respondents should carefully review the full solicitation documents to understand specific qualifications, submission requirements, and evaluation criteria not fully articulated in this summary overview.