Public Sector Business Office Operational Services

Solicitation 27-09P, issued by 1GPA via the Mary C. O'Brien Accommodation School/Pinal County ESA, seeks qualified firms to provide public sector business office operational services to cooperative members, including municipalities, governmental agencies, and school districts. The scope of work includes providing organizational capabilities, qualified resources, and support for business systems such as payroll, procurement, and ERP platforms like Tyler Technologies. Services are provided on an as-needed basis, and the contract specifically excludes temporary staffing, standalone IT services, and advisory or consulting services. The estimated annual usage for this contract is 1 million dollars. Proposals are due by September 10, 2026, and must be submitted electronically via the OpenGov portal. Evaluation is based on cost, experience and qualifications, the proposed method of approach, understanding of cooperative purchasing, and overall responsiveness. Award may be granted to multiple contractors to ensure service continuity. Selected providers must comply with strict data privacy regulations, including FERPA, HIPAA, and Arizona state laws regarding security breaches. The resulting contract may be structured as a fixed price, a percentage discount off a price list, or a combination of both, with a one-year quality warranty following the acceptance of materials or services.