UNSPSC 80171505: Communication planning

Public relations consultation services relating to the development of communications plans

UNSPSC 80171505 Communication planning is a Commodity code covering strategic advisory, research, and engagement services that state and local governments procure to develop policies, strategies, and stakeholder communication programs. Recent solicitations show state and local entities buying compensation and classification studies, customer satisfaction surveys, public relations and outreach consulting, AI governance roadmaps, safety action planning, ballot measure advisory services, and other forms of organizational and policy-level strategic guidance. The issuing bodies span cities, counties, regional authorities, and state departments across transportation, public safety, utilities, housing, human resources, and general administration. Work frequently involves data collection and analysis, stakeholder engagement, report drafting, and executive-level presentations to inform long-term organizational or community planning. Cities of Fayetteville and Pinellas County appear multiple times in recent activity, and Florida jurisdictions show consistent procurement volume under this code.

Recent opportunities include the City of DeBary's RFP for a Compensation and Classification Study (due July 22, 2014), Kissimmee Utility Authority's RFQ for a Customer Service Satisfaction Survey (due January 26, 2026), the Florida Department of Transportation District 4's RFP for Districtwide Modal Development Communication and Outreach services (technical proposals due October 12, 2026; Addendum No. 2 posted October 7 rescheduled evaluation and award meetings to October 19 and October 26), the City of Fayetteville's paired RFQs for Classification and Compensation Studies for public safety and non-public safety positions (due October 30, 2026), and the Housing Authority of the City of Alameda's RFP for Public Relations and Outreach Services (due October 5, 2026). Geographic activity concentrates in Florida, Georgia, and California, with secondary solicitation volume in Oregon, Texas, Colorado, and other states. The code shows sustained procurement activity across fiscal 2026 with response dates clustering in late September through late October.