Legislative Lobbying and Government Relations Services

Valleywise Health is seeking a lobbying-services contractor to provide state, county, local, and as-needed federal legislative advocacy, strategic planning, stakeholder coordination, and government-relations support.

Maricopa County Special Healthcare District > Valleywise Health


General
Open
90-27-033-SSP
Oct 08, 2026 07:00 PM
Sep 24, 2026 12:00 PM
3 years base + 1 × 2 years option
Sole Source
Local
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Contact
cynthia.lewis@valleywisehealth.org
Submission Instructions
Description

Valleywise Health is soliciting qualified respondents for professional lobbying and government-relations services. The contractor will provide legislative advocacy, strategic planning, oversight of professional and volunteer lobbying efforts, advice on legislative, regulatory, strategic, and operational matters, and support for organizational priorities and joint-venture opportunities. The primary scope covers representation and advocacy before state, county, and local governmental entities; monitoring and reporting on legislation and regulatory matters; attendance at legislative hearings, board meetings, city council meetings, and agency sessions; coordination with community stakeholders, public entities, trade associations, and coalition partners; and preparation of recommendations and status reports for Valleywise Health leadership. Federal lobbying support may be requested on an as-needed basis, including appropriations advocacy, congressional and agency outreach, briefing materials, and stakeholder coordination. Respondents must demonstrate at least five consecutive years of professional government-relations and legislative-lobbying experience and active registration with the Arizona Secretary of State's Office.

Classification Codes
NAICS541820Public Relations Agencies
PSCR418Legal Services
Smart Codes
government relations consultinglegislative lobbying serviceshealthcare advocacy services
Specifications
Service Only
Timeline
Sep 04, 2026 06:00 PM-Questions Due Date
Sep 21, 2026 06:00 PM-Response Due Date
Sep 24, 2026-Posting Date
Oct 08, 2026 07:00 PM-Sole-Source Notice Response Deadline
Oct 19, 2026-Tentative Oral Presentations (optional)
Tentatively scheduled during the week of October 19, 2026; attendance is only for shortlisted respondents if requested.
Dec 20, 2026-Contract Start Date
Requirements
Required
  • Commercial General Liability — $1,000,000.00
  • Business Automobile Liability — $1,000,000.00
  • Workers' Compensation and Employer's Liability — $1,000,000.00
  • Professional Liability — $1,000,000.00
  • Network Security and Privacy Liability — $1,000,000.00
Scored
  • Minimum 2 references
  • Client point of contact required for each reference
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