UNSPSC 93101700: Legislative bodies and practice

UNSPSC 93101700 Legislative bodies and practice is a Class code covering legislative advocacy, lobbying, and consulting services that state and local governments procure to represent their interests before legislative bodies and administrative agencies at state and federal levels. Recent solicitations show cities, counties, transit authorities, and special districts hiring registered lobbyists, governmental affairs consultants, and advocacy strategists to monitor legislation, secure appropriations, influence policy outcomes, and navigate complex regulatory environments on behalf of municipal and county priorities ranging from transportation and infrastructure to economic development, housing, and local government finance.

Issuing bodies span cities (Rio Rancho, Gallup, Charlotte, Waco, Garden City, Dallas), counties (Escambia, Orange County, Cobb, Bartow, DeKalb, San Mateo, Ventura, Fairfax, Los Angeles), transit authorities (Orange County Transportation Authority, Great Lakes Water Authority), state agencies (Washington State Department of Commerce, Texas Comptroller for SECO), and specialized districts (University of Houston). Cities are the dominant recent buyer; multiple cities posted state and federal lobbying RFPs in June and July 2026. The City of Gallup posted a federal lobbying RFP (due August 6, 2026) requiring five years of experience, proven success securing federal appropriations for municipalities, registered-lobbyist status, and handling of complex infrastructure and water rights issues, with evaluation weighted toward qualifications and experience (20 points), capacity (15 points), past performance (20 points), key personnel (15 points), and cost (30 points). The Orange County Transportation Authority issued RFP 250342 (due July 22, 2026) for state legislative advocacy during the 2027–28 session, requiring California Secretary of State lobbyist registration, a Sacramento-based principal, and a fixed monthly retainer structure with an initial two-year term valued at $456,000 and optional renewals extending to $1.368 million over six years. The City of Charlotte posted concurrent RFPs for state and federal lobbying (both due July 31, 2026) covering aviation, economic development, infrastructure, housing, public safety, and stormwater. The City of Waco posted RFQ 26-20 for governmental relations services (due June 23, 2026) requiring five years of government relations experience and Texas legislative expertise.

Geographic activity concentrates in Texas (Waco, Gallup, Charlotte, Houston, Dallas), California (Orange County, San Mateo, Ventura, Los Angeles), Florida (Escambia, Pinellas), Georgia (Garden City, Cobb, McDonough, DeKalb, Bartow, Griffin, Fayetteville), and Washington (state agencies). Recent opportunities span mid-June through late August 2026 response windows, with most state-level lobbying RFPs due between late June and early August, and many closed or closing within two to four weeks of posting.