UNSPSC 93111602: Political participation

UNSPSC 93111602 Political participation is a Commodity code tracking government contracting for legislative advocacy, lobbying, and related political engagement services. State and local governments use this code to procure representation and strategic advice on state and federal legislative matters, government relations consulting, policy analysis, and advocacy coordination before elected bodies and administrative agencies.

Recent solicitations show municipal and county governments are the primary issuing bodies, with occasional participation from transit authorities, state agencies, and special-purpose districts. Cities dominate: Charlotte, Waco, Garden City, Gallup, Rio Rancho, and Olathe have all posted federal and state lobbying RFPs in the past 60 days. The Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) and Great Lakes Water Authority (GLWA) represent the transit and water utility segments. Geographic spread spans Texas (Waco, Gallup, Houston City College, Cobb County), Florida (Escambia County), North Carolina (Charlotte), Georgia (Garden City, Cobb County), California (OCTA, San Mateo County, Los Angeles Superior Court), and New Mexico (Rio Rancho, Gallup), with secondary activity in Kansas, Washington, and Illinois. Representative recent solicitations include the City of Charlotte (federal and state lobbying, RFP, July 31, 2026 due date), the City of Gallup (federal lobbying RFP with detailed requirements including five years' experience, capability in infrastructure and water rights, monthly reporting, and evaluation based on qualifications 20 points, capacity 15 points, past performance 20 points, key personnel 15 points, and cost 30 points, due August 6, 2026), and the Orange County Transportation Authority (state legislative advocacy RFP with incumbent eligibility gate requiring California Secretary of State registration, Sacramento office requirement, and $456,000 commitment for initial two-year term with options extending to $1.368 million over six years, due July 22, 2026).