UNSPSC 80171502: Focus group and public feedback meeting facilitation and analysis

Public relations consultation services relating to the facilitation of focus group sessions and public meetings to gather feedback on an issue, and associated analysis of data gathered

UNSPSC 80171502 Focus group and public feedback meeting facilitation and analysis is a Commodity code under which state and local governments procure consulting services to design, conduct, and analyze stakeholder engagement activities, public feedback sessions, and research methodologies that inform policy, planning, and strategic decisions. Recent opportunities show municipalities, counties, and state agencies using this code to solicit facilitation of community input processes, survey design and administration, workforce analysis, stakeholder interviews, and synthesis of findings into actionable recommendations for adoption by governing bodies or implementation agencies.

State and local issuing bodies pursuing work under this code span city governments (Moab, Fort Myers, Stockbridge, Rio Rancho, College Park, LaGrange, Pooler), county governments (Seminole County, San Mateo County, Fairfax County, Pinellas County), school districts (Boston School Committee, Atlanta Public Schools, Granite School District, Texas Education Agency), special-purpose districts (North Texas Municipal Water District, Kissimmee Utility Authority), state agencies (Texas, Michigan, Washington, Colorado, California), and university-affiliated entities (West Texas A&M University, University of Texas Health Science Center, Georgia Southern University). Representative recent solicitations include the City of Moab's RFQ for Downtown Master Plan consulting (SOQ due July 27, 2026, $50,000 fixed-price budget), the North Texas Municipal Water District's RFP for public opinion research services including survey design and focus groups (proposals due June 25, 2026), the City of Stockbridge's RFP for a Classification and Compensation Study (proposals due May 14, 2026), and the California Department of Fish and Wildlife's RFP for facilitation and mediation services to develop governance frameworks for a wildlife health collaborative (proposals due June 3, 2026, $85,699 maximum budget). Geographic spread spans multiple states including Utah, Florida, Georgia, Texas, Colorado, California, Washington, Michigan, South Dakota, and Oregon, with no single jurisdiction dominating recent activity.