UNSPSC 93171701: Customs conventions

UNSPSC 93171701 Customs conventions is a Commodity code that covers legislative advocacy, government relations, and lobbying services at state, federal, and local levels — a far broader scope than the code's name suggests. State and local governments use this code to procure consultants and firms that monitor legislation, advocate on behalf of jurisdictions before lawmakers and executive agencies, manage government relations, and secure appropriations and grant funding. Recent solicitations show cities, counties, and special authorities seeking registered lobbyists and advocacy consultants to represent their interests during legislative sessions, track bills and regulatory actions, build relationships with elected officials and agency staff, and develop strategy around funding and policy priorities.

Issuing bodies include cities (Charlotte, Gallup, Waco, Rio Rancho, Olathe), counties (Escambia, Cobb, DeKalb, Bartow, Fairfax), transit authorities (Orange County Transportation Authority, Great Lakes Water Authority), and state departments (Washington Commerce). Cities appear most frequently as repeat buyers, with separate solicitations for state and federal advocacy services reflecting a common two-track strategy. Geographic spread covers Texas, Florida, Georgia, California, North Carolina, New Mexico, and Washington, with standout activity in Texas and Florida. Representative recent opportunities include the City of Gallup's federal lobbying services RFP due August 6, 2026, seeking a firm with five years' minimum experience representing municipalities, registered lobbyist status, and capacity to secure federal appropriations for infrastructure and water projects; the Orange County Transportation Authority's state legislative advocacy RFP due July 22, 2026, structured as a firm fixed-price contract for $456,000 over two years with two optional renewals, requiring California lobbyist registration and a Sacramento-based principal; and the City of Charlotte's dual state and federal lobbying RFP due July 31, 2026, seeking separate consultants for legislative and executive-branch advocacy across a broad portfolio of city priorities. Additional recent examples include the City of Waco's Texas legislative consulting RFP due June 23, 2026, and Escambia County's 36-month lobbying services contract due June 29, 2026, with renewal options extending to 60 months.