UNSPSC 80101509: Government affairs and community relations consultation service

Services associated with consultation regarding government and community relations

UNSPSC 80101509 Government affairs and community relations consultation service is a Commodity code that covers legislative advocacy, lobbying, strategic government relations counsel, and related state-level policy representation services that state and local governments procure to advance their interests before legislatures, executive branches, and state agencies. Recent state and local opportunities under this code span government relations and lobbying work, ranging from full-service legislative representation to specialized compliance and grant administration consulting.

State and local issuing bodies pursuing this work include counties, cities, and special districts across multiple regions. Salt Lake County is seeking state lobbyist services before the Utah State Legislature; the City of Gallup, New Mexico has posted separate solicitations for both state and federal lobbying representation; and Orange County Transportation Authority is soliciting FTA compliance and consulting services. Geographic activity shows particular concentration in the West and Southwest, with recent opportunities in Utah, New Mexico, Florida, Georgia, California, and the Midwest. Representative recent opportunities include Salt Lake County's request for proposals for government relations and lobbying services (RFP #MAY091726, due October 8, 2026, with multiple-award potential and preference certifications available); the City of Gallup's solicitation for state lobbyist services representing the city before the New Mexico Legislature and state agencies (RFPNO2026202702, due August 20, 2026, with a 2026–2030 contract term and three one-year renewal options); and the Orange County Transportation Authority's request for FTA compliance review and consulting services (RFP 260471, due October 20, 2026, at $245,000 for a 29-month term). The City of Gallup has also posted a federal lobbying services solicitation (2026202701, due August 6, 2026) targeting the Navajo-Gallup Water Supply Project, infrastructure, transportation, and disaster resiliency initiatives. Opportunities under this code often require demonstrated multi-year experience in legislative process, government relations, registered lobbyist credentials for state-level work, and the ability to maintain confidentiality and comply with state lobbying and ethics regulations.