When is the submission deadline?

Submissions are due October 29, 2026. Questions must be submitted by October 22, 2026.

What is the budget for this RFP?

Settle estimates the budget at $500,000. The issuer has not published an official figure.

It was issued by Paradise Valley Unified School District. The work is located in Phoenix, Arizona, United States.

Who is a good fit for this opportunity?

Public affairs and government relations consulting firm. Experience with lobbying, legislative advocacy, and policy analysis. Capability to support local, state, and federal government relations. Expertise in strategic communications, media relations, and stakeholder engagement. Demonstrated experience with funding, appropriations, and public opinion analysis.

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Overview

Management Consulting & Admin Support

Phoenix, Arizona, United StatesPosted: September 25, 2026Deadline: October 29, 2026

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SUMMARY

The issuing organization is seeking a consultant to provide public affairs, government relations, lobbying, advocacy, strategic communications, and related policy services at local, state, and federal levels. The contract term will be one year.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

Must have at least five years of experience providing services to public sector clients similar in scope and complexity.
Must maintain all applicable registrations, licenses, disclosures, and reporting requirements.
Must maintain confidentiality of member information.
Must disclose any actual or potential conflicts of interest.
Must provide a current Certificate of Insurance with the proposal.
Must be able to provide services on an as-needed basis.
Must comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations.
Must submit proposal electronically through OpenGov Procurement.

BUDGET

Estimate

$500,000

CONTRACT DURATION

12 months

TIMELINE

October 22nd, 2026: Last day for questions.

October 29th, 2026: Proposal due date and time.

February 10th, 2027: Contract start date.

QUESTION DEADLINE

October 22, 2026

CONTACTS

Primary procurement contact — name, title, email, and phone

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Issuing Agency

Paradise Valley Unified School District

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DESCRIPTION

The issuing organization seeks a vendor to provide public affairs and government relations consulting services for a one-year contract period. The selected provider will give members access to expertise in public affairs, government relations, lobbying, legislative representation, advocacy, strategic communications, and related governmental, legislative, regulatory, public policy, and voter-related matters at the local, state, and federal levels.

Potential services include government relations, lobbying and legislative advocacy; policy monitoring and analysis; funding and appropriations support; public affairs, media relations, and strategic communications; community and stakeholder engagement; and public opinion analysis. All questions must be submitted by October 22, 2026, and proposals are due October 29, 2026.

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When is the submission deadline?: Submissions are due October 29, 2026. Questions must be submitted by October 22, 2026.
What is the budget for this RFP?: Settle estimates the budget at $500,000. The issuer has not published an official figure.
Who issued this RFP?: It was issued by Paradise Valley Unified School District. The work is located in Phoenix, Arizona, United States.
Who is a good fit for this opportunity?: Public affairs and government relations consulting firm
Experience with lobbying, legislative advocacy, and policy analysis
Capability to support local, state, and federal government relations
Expertise in strategic communications, media relations, and stakeholder engagement
Demonstrated experience with funding, appropriations, and public opinion analysis

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