Ariz. Rev. Stat. § 39-202 – Contract for public printing; bids; award

A. All bids for public printing by a newspaper shall be accompanied by affidavit of the publisher that the newspaper complies with the provisions of section 39-201.
B. Contracts for publishing any notice or matter, the cost of which is paid from public funds, shall be awarded at public bidding only when:
1. 1. The publisher has filed the affidavit required by subsection A.
2. 2. The newspaper is published within the state.