Strategic Communications and Media Relations Services

Prosper Portland is seeking a consultant to provide strategic communications, media relations, thought leadership, and executive visibility services supporting the agency’s and City of Portland’s economic development profile.

City of Portland > Prosper Portland


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26-05 (RFP)
Dec 03, 2026 10:00 PM
Nov 12, 2026 06:26 PM
1 year base + 1 × 1 year option
Request for Proposal (RFP)
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Contact
comasc@prosperportland.us
Portland, OR, USA
Submission Instructions
Description

Prosper Portland seeks a consultant to develop and implement a strategic communications and media program that advances the agency’s and the City of Portland’s leadership profile in economic development. The work includes national and trade media relations; executive and organizational thought leadership; identifying speaking engagements; developing and placing op-eds and other contributed content; and creating and maintaining an annual communications calendar. The consultant will also provide media and influencer lists, executive positioning materials, outreach and placement support, and regular reporting and recommendations. Proposals must describe the proposer’s experience and capabilities, media connections, project approach, business-equity practices, and fee proposal. The fee proposal must include the total estimated cost, individual hourly rates and estimated hours, and reimbursable expenses. The anticipated contract term is one year, with an option for one additional year. The selected consultant must provide proof of specified insurance before contract execution; this is not a proposal-submission requirement.

Classification Codes
NAICS541820Public Relations Agencies
PSCR708Public Relations Services(includes writing services, event planning and management, media relations, radio and television analysis, and press services)
Smart Codes
strategic communications consultingmedia relations servicesexecutive thought leadership
Specifications
Service Only
Timeline
Nov 12, 2026-RFP Issued
Nov 20, 2026-Deadline for Questions
Dec 03, 2026 10:00 PM-Proposal Due Date
Dec 18, 2026-Evaluation Period Ends (Anticipated)
Jan 11, 2027-Contract Effective Date (Anticipated)
Requirements
Required
  • Workers' Compensation Insurance
  • Commercial General Liability (CGL) — $1,000,000.00
  • Automobile Liability — $500,000.00
Scored
  • Minimum 3 references
  • Within the last 3 years
  • Client point of contact required for each reference
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