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Public Affairs and Government Relations Consulting

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27-11PVState & Local

Submission Closed10/29/2026, 01:00:00 PM MST

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NAICS: 541820

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AI Contract Overview

Solicitation 27-11PV is a cooperative procurement for Public Affairs and Government Relations Consulting services, issued by 1GPA with the Paradise Valley Unified School District serving as the lead agency. The contract is designed to allow a wide range of eligible public agencies, including school districts, universities, and local, state, and federal government entities, to purchase strategic communications, advocacy, and legislative representation services on an as-needed basis. The resulting agreement is scheduled to begin on February 10, 2027, for an initial one-year term, with the option for 1GPA to extend the period on a month-to-month basis. Annual usage for the contract is estimated at 500,000 dollars, though no guaranteed purchase quantities are provided. Contractors are required to provide a comprehensive pricing structure, which may include hourly rates, retainers, or fixed fees, and must invoice participating members directly with payment terms generally set at net 30 days. Award evaluation is based on the firm's experience and qualifications, the proposed method of approach, and the contractor's understanding of cooperative purchasing administration. Compliance requirements are extensive, including mandatory 2 CFR Part 200 certifications for federal funding, adherence to data privacy laws such as FERPA and HIPAA, and certifications regarding equal employment opportunity and debarment status. Additionally, contractors must maintain a current IRS W-9 with each member and provide a certificate of liability insurance.

General Info

Cooperative procurement for public affairs and government relations consulting starting February 10, 2027.

Agency

Arizona → Procurement

NAICS

541820 - Public Relations Agencies

Place of Performance

AZ, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

16 pages · award

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amendment

High

amendment

High

contract-document

High

rfp

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33 pages · rfp

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32 pages · other

Low

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Timeline

1 update

PhaseClosed

PostedSep 24

Solicitation

Notice updatedOct 23

The notice description changed.

Response DeadlineOct 29

Deadline has passed

Submission Closed

10/29/2026, 01:00:00 PM MST

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyArizona → Procurement

Contacts1 person available

OfficePhoenix, AZ, 85009, USA

Organization / AgencyArizona → Procurement

Office AddressPhoenix, AZ, 85009, USA

Contacts

Jen StamProcurement and Contract Officer

Interested Companies (48)

Advisory 83NASHVILLE, TN

Arizona Capitol ConnectionsPhoenix, AZ

AZ TruthFinderChandler, AZ

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Full Description

1GPA allows public agencies to use existing contracts to purchase the goods and services they need from local and national vendors. Eligible members include school districts, charter schools, universities, colleges, cities, towns, municipalities, counties, states, local governments, the federal government, Native American communities, fire districts, and any other political subdivision. All of our contracts are approved and awarded by means of 1GPA's lead governmental agency. A Lead Agency is a well-established and well-respected government entity that facilitates the competitive bidding process by being a part of the process from start to finish. We issue, evaluate, and award our contracts in a collaborative effort. The Lead Agency contributes its expertise pertaining to the solicitation process to ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and policies. The Lead Agency also provides Board/Council Approval for the award of contracts resulting from each solicitation. Paradise Valley Unified School District is the lead agency for this procurement. The contract(s) established as a result of this solicitation will replace Contract 22-06PV for Public Affairs and Government Relations Consulting upon its expiration on February 10, 2027.
Addendum #1: Amendment 1 Attachments: Amendment_1_27-11PV.pdf