Portland Expo Center Interpretive Framework

Oregon Metro is seeking interpretive planning services to develop a framework for memorializing and representing the histories connected to the Portland Expo Center, including Urban Indigenous, Japanese American, and Vanport communities.

Oregon Metro


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Open
RFP 4643 (RFP)
Sep 22, 2026 12:00 PM
Aug 18, 2026 02:00 PM
$200,000.00
Request for Proposal (RFP)
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Contact
bidsandproposals@oregonmetro.gov
Description

Oregon Metro is seeking a contractor to develop an Interpretive Framework guiding the future memorialization, representation, and interpretation of multiple histories connected to the Portland Expo Center site. The work must identify shared themes while ensuring that the histories of the Urban Indigenous, Japanese American, and Vanport communities are represented authentically and without diluting or subordinating any individual history. The solicitation identifies cultural interpretation, interpretive exhibits, and interpretive framework development as relevant areas. A voluntary pre-proposal conference will be held virtually, and free proposal-writing coaching is available to interested small businesses.

Classification Codes
NAICS712110Museums
PSCC1PBARCHITECT AND ENGINEERING- CONSTRUCTION: EXHIBIT DESIGN (NON-BUILDING)
Smart Codes
interpretive planningcultural heritage interpretationmuseum exhibit planning
Specifications
Service Only
Timeline
Aug 18, 2026-Posted Date
Aug 26, 2026-Pre-Proposal Conference (optional)
Sep 14, 2026-Small Business Proposal Coaching Interest Deadline
Sep 22, 2026-Proposal Due Date
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