UNSPSC 93111600: Political representation and participation

UNSPSC 93111600 Political representation and participation is a Class code purchasing political advocacy, legislative lobbying, strategic planning, and related governmental affairs consulting services at the state and federal level. State and local governments are actively procuring standing lobbyists, federal and state legislative advocates, and strategic advisors to navigate appropriations, secure funding, and advance policy priorities before legislatures, executive agencies, and Congress.

Cities, counties, and special-purpose authorities dominate the issuing-body mix, with recent activity concentrated in Texas, Georgia, Florida, New Mexico, California, and North Carolina. Representative opportunities include the City of Rio Rancho soliciting state lobbyist services for the 2026 New Mexico legislative session (RFP due August 11, 2026); the City of Gallup requesting federal lobbying services with five-year minimum experience and registered-lobbyist status required (IFB due August 6, 2026); the Orange County Transportation Authority contracting for state legislative advocacy during the 2027-28 session for $456,000 over two years with two optional two-year renewals totaling up to $1.368 million (RFP due July 22, 2026); the City of Charlotte seeking both state and federal lobbyists (RFP due July 31, 2026); Escambia County procuring lobbying services across state and federal levels with a thirty-six-month term and two optional twelve-month renewals (RFP due June 29, 2026); Houston City College seeking government relations services for three years with two optional one-year renewals (RFQ due June 23, 2026); and First 5 California contracting for federal advocacy services at $300,000 over three years (RFP due June 15, 2026). Geographic concentration is highest in Texas, Georgia, Florida, and California, with secondary activity in New Mexico, North Carolina, and the Pacific Northwest. Qualifications commonly required include five or more years of legislative experience, established relationships with state and federal officials, registered-lobbyist status where applicable, and demonstrated success securing appropriations or advancing policy for similar-sized municipalities or organizations.