Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for
Government and Community Relations Consulting Services


The city of Phoenix Office of Government Relations requests proposals from consulting firms to provide government/community relations professional services. Based on responses to this Request for Qualifications, it is the intent of the city to reestablish a Qualified Vendors List (QVL) from which Government Relations and other city departments may select prospective consultants on an as-needed basis for consulting projects. The QVL for Category 1, 3 and 4 will remain in effect through Dec. 31, 2010. The QVL for Category 2 will remain in effect through Feb. 14, 2010. A previously-established QVL expires on Jan. 21, 2009.

Interested parties may download the packet below or obtain a copy of the Request for Qualifications by contacting the city of Phoenix, Office of Government Relations, 200 W. Washington St., 12th Floor, Phoenix, AZ 85003, call 602-256-4257 or fax 602-534-3644. Submittals for Category 2 are due on or before 2 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 29, 2009. Affirmative Action reporting forms must be on file with the city's Equal Opportunity Department prior to submission of an RFQ response. Category 1, 3 and 4 closed on Dec. 11, 2008.

For additional information, call Karen Peters at 602-256-4257 or send an e-mail to karen.peters@phoenix.gov.

The RFP packet and required Affirmative Action reporting forms are available in the formats specified below. To view the files in Adobe Acrobat (PDF) format, which allows the document to be downloaded, viewed and printed with all of its original formatting and graphics, you must first download a copy of the Adobe Acrobat Reader and follow the instructions for installation.

Download the RFP in:
  • Microsoft Word format, 298 KB or
  • Adobe format, 74 KB (requires Adobe Reader)
  • Download Affirmative Action Reporting Forms in:
  • Microsoft Word format, 68K or
  • Adobe format, 27K (requires Adobe Reader)
  • Last Modified on 01/14/2009 12:53:03