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For inquiries regarding ACA solicitations, please contact the Grants and Procurement team (e-mail requests are preferred):

Procurement and Grants
Arizona Commerce Authority
100 North 7th Avenue, Suite 400
Phoenix, Arizona 85007
(602) 845-1245
[email protected]

Reference Documents:

ACA's Uniform Instructions for Solicitations

ACA's Substitute W-9 and Vendor Authorization Form

REQUESTS FOR PROPOSALS (RFP)

2024-44 NOTICE (01/26/2023):
The Arizona Commerce Authority (ACA) is pleased to announce the opening of Request for Proposals (RFP) # 2024-44: Semiconductor/Microelectronics Education & Training Assets Map. The Arizona Commerce Authority seeks a qualified vendor to collect, interpret and map Arizona education and training assets in semiconductors and microelectronics research and development, design, packaging, and manufacturing. To request a copy of the RFQ and be added to the notification list for this solicitation, click here.

Questions are due February 1, 2024, at 5:00PM MST.
Proposals are due February 9, 2024, at 12:00PM MST.

2024-38 NOTICE (12/21/2023):

The Arizona Commerce Authority (ACA) is pleased to announce the opening of Request for Proposals (RFP) # 2024-42: Labor Force Non-Participation Research. The ACA seeks a qualified vendor to undertake a largely qualitative research effort (with some quantitative analysis) to explore the reasons Arizona adults do not participate in the labor force and to prepare ACA to undertake a broader study of the topic. The goal of this work is to better understand the pertinent personal and familial/household characteristics of people who are not in the labor force, as well as to understand the personal and structural barriers they face to participating in the labor force.

The submission window for this solicitation closed February 1, 2024.

2024-38 NOTICE (12/21/2023):
The Arizona Commerce Authority (ACA) is pleased to announce the opening of Request for Proposals (RFP) # 2024-38. The purpose of this RFP is to identify identify a 501(c)(6) qualified to develop an economic strategic framework in collaboration with the Arizona Commerce Authority that will provide recommendations on policies, regulations, and national best practices to make Arizona a top state economy and international trading partner.
The submission window for this solicitation closed January 12, 2024.

2024-10 NOTICE (12/21/2023):
The Arizona Commerce Authority (ACA) is pleased to announce the opening of Request for Proposals (RFP) # 2024-10. The purpose of this RFP is to identify a firm to create a truck driver recruitment and retention program for the state of Arizona.
The submission window for this solicitation closed January 12, 2024.

2024-24 NOTICE (12/11/2023):
The Arizona Commerce Authority (ACA) is pleased to announce the opening of Request for Proposals (RFP) # 2024-24. The purpose of this RFP is to identify firms qualified to launch (or expand), implement, and manage a small business incubator program for current or former inmates.
The submission window for this solicitation closed January 5, 2024.

2024-34 NOTICE (11/16/2023):
The Arizona Commerce Authority (ACA) is pleased to announce the opening of Request for Proposals (RFP) # 2024-34. The purpose of this RFP is to identify firms willing to provide writing services for the Arizona Semiconductor Supply Chain Consortium CHIPS Concept Proposal. Further information is provided in the attached solicitation document. A fillable general information form (reference RFP Section 5) is also attached for your convenience.
The submission window for this solicitation closed December 7, 2023.

2024-05 NOTICE (11/03/2023):
The Arizona Commerce Authority (ACA) is pleased to announce the opening of Request for Proposals (RFP) # 2024-05: Consultative Services for India Trade Office. The purpose of this RFP is to identify a firm best qualified to provide consultant services, including full-time staffing and the establishment of the Arizona-India Trade Office in Bangalore, India; identification of business development opportunities; trade, FDI, and early-stage tech company promotion; event coordination; and logistics support as further described in the solicitation document.
The submission window for this solicitation closed December 4, 2023.

2024-04 NOTICE (11/03/2023):
The Arizona Commerce Authority (ACA) is pleased to announce the opening of Request for Proposals (RFP) # 2024-04: Consultative Services for South America Trade Office. The purpose of this RFP is to identify a firm best qualified to provide consultant services, including full-time staffing and the establishment of the Arizona-South America Trade Office in Sao Paolo, Brazil; identification of business development opportunities; trade and early-stage tech company promotion; event coordination; and logistics support.
The submission window for this solicitation closed December 4, 2023.

2024-03 NOTICE (09/29/2023):
The Arizona Commerce Authority (ACA) is pleased to announce the opening of Request for Proposals (RFP) # 2024-02: Consultative Services for Japan Trade Office. The purpose of this RFP is to identify a firm best qualified to provide consultant services, including full-time staffing and the establishment of the Arizona-Japan Trade Office in Tokyo, Japan, identification of business development opportunities; trade, FDI, and venture capital investment promotion; event coordination; and logistics support.
The submission window for this solicitation closed October 26, 2023.

2024-21 NOTICE (09/28/2023):
The Arizona Commerce Authority (ACA) is pleased to announce the opening of Request for Proposals (RFP) # 2024-21: IT Managed Support Services. The purpose of this RFP is to identify a firm best qualified to provide outsourced IT Support Services through a Master Service Provider.
The submission window for this solicitation closed October 18, 2023.

REQUESTS FOr qualifications (rfq)

2024-43 NOTICE (01/26/2024):
The Arizona Manufacturing Extension Partnership (AZMEP), a program of the Arizona Commerce Authority (ACA), is pleased to announce the opening of Request for Qualifications (RFQ) # 2024-43: Consulting Services Related to Manufacturing. The purpose of this RFQ is to identify qualified consultants who can provide advisory and program development services within several focus categories to small- and medium-sized Arizona manufacturers. To request a copy of the RFQ and be added to the notification list for this solicitation, click here.

Submission Window: January 26, 2024 – June 30, 2024

2024-33 NOTICE (01/23/2024):

The Arizona Commerce Authority (ACA) is pleased to announce the opening of Request for Qualifications (RFQ) # 2024-33: SSBCI General Technical Assistance (SSBCI-GTA) – Round 2. The purpose of this RFQ is to identify a firm, or firms, to provide general technical advisory services to small businesses. To request a copy of the RFQ and be added to the notification list for this solicitation, click here.

Questions are due February 1, 2024, at 12:00PM MST.
Proposals are due February 12, 2024, at 12:00PM MST.

2023-12 NOTICE (11/28/2022):
The Arizona Commerce Authority (ACA) is pleased to announce the opening of Request for Qualifications (RFQ) # 2023-12. The purpose of this RFQ is to identify vendor(s) to provide Broadband Consulting Services as further described in the solicitation document.
The submission window for this solicitation closed on December 16, 2022.

Request for Grant Applications (RGA)

2024-28 NOTICE (01/09/2024):
The Arizona Commerce Authority (ACA) is pleased to announce the opening of Request for Grant Applications (RGA) # 2024-28: FY2024 Economic Transition Resources Grant. The grant is intended to facilitate the economic revitalization of an area that has been impacted by the closure of a coal mine and ultimately improve the conditions and quality of life for the residents in the affected region. The ACA will be accepting proposals from non-profit organizations for capital projects, economic sustainability developments, renewable energy projects, and broadband projects. To request a copy of the RGA and be added to the notification list for this solicitation, click here.
The First Amendment was issued January 29, 2024, removing the 10% match requirement in the General Information Form.
Proposals are due March 11, 2024, at 12:00PM MST.

RECORDS REQUESTS

The Arizona Commerce Authority is dedicated to providing you with timely information when requested. Please complete a RECORDS REQUEST FORM to formally submit for a records request.

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