How to Sell to Arizona

AZ

Register on Arizona Procurement System. Out-of-state vendors welcome; reciprocal preference. $42B annual spending.

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Out-of-State Bidders

Yes, allowed

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Small Business Only

No, all sizes

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Registration Fee

Free

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Payment Terms

Net 30-45

You get paid within 30–45 days after submitting an invoice.

At a Glance

Annual Budget

$42 billion (FY2026)

Competitive Bid Threshold

$20,000

Formal RFP Threshold

$50,000

Registration Time

2-5 business days

Contracting Difficulty

🟢 Low-Medium

Tech Friendliness

🟢 High

How to Register

1

Visit Arizona Procurement System

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Create vendor account

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Enter NAICS codes

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Provide W-9, insurance

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Enable notifications

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State Certifications

SBE

Small Business Enterprise

AZ small business <100 employees, <$5.5M revenue. Set-asides.

🌎 No Residency Required

MBE

Minority Business Enterprise

51% minority-owned. Preferences.

🌎 No Residency Required

Register on Arizona Procurement System. Out-of-state vendors welcome; reciprocal preference rules. $42B annual spending through ADOT, education, ASU.

Who Can Sell?

Any business. Out-of-state allowed. Reciprocal preference: if your state favors its vendors, AZ matches for AZ bidders.

Registration

Register on Arizona Procurement System. Free, 2-5 days. Enter business info, EIN, NAICS codes.

Certifications

SBE: AZ small business <100 emp, <$5.5M revenue. Set-asides. MBE: 51% minority-owned. Preferences.

Thresholds

Under $20K: quotes. $20K-$50K: competitive. Over $50K: formal RFP. Best-value selection used.

Agencies

ADOT busiest highways. Education actively procures software. ASU system large buyer.

Differences

More flexible than federal. Negotiation allowed. Faster payment Net 30-45. Simpler compliance.

FAQs

Q: Reciprocal preference?

If your state favors its vendors, AZ applies same to AZ bidders. Open competition otherwise.

Q: Subcontracting?

Yes. You prime. Disclose subs.

Q: Startups?

AZ values innovation. Emerging companies can win with strong proposals.

Frequently Asked Questions

Out-of-state vendors?▼

Yes. Reciprocal preference applies based on home state rules.

Registration free?▼

Yes. 2-5 days. Just business license and EIN needed.

Competition?▼

Moderate. AZ attractive but transparent rules and fair process.

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