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Strategic Communications and Media Relations

This bid is for statewide strategic communications and media relations services for Travel Oregon, located at 319 SW Washington St, Suite 700, Portland, OR 97204, with periodic travel throughout Oregon.

Due: November 25, 2026
Location: Portland, OR
Posted on: OregonBuys
Notice ID: 1149-1126RFP

Please quote statewide strategic communications and media relations services for Travel Oregon at 319 SW Washington St, Suite 700, Portland, OR 97204, with periodic travel throughout Oregon.

Media relations: Develop statewide and regional media plans, pitch tourism investment and economic impact stories, and maintain a collection of checked story ideas.
Content: Prepare story pitches, fact sheets, briefing materials and spokesperson talking points.
Press trips: Support up to two press trips with story development, media materials and follow-up.
Reporting: Provide monthly coordination and coverage reports tracking reach, sentiment and key messages, plus a combined results report.
Qualifications: Oregon-based consultant with established media relationships and relevant tourism or economic development communications experience.
Term: Initial funding runs through June 30, 2027, with possible continuation through June 30, 2029, depending on funding.

Please confirm availability and send your quote by November 25, 2026.

The original documents

Deadline: November 25, 2026

1149-1126RFP - Statewide Strategic Communications and Media Relations Consultant Services.pdf PDF · 38 pages

See the original on oregonbuys.gov

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What they need

Media relationsDevelop a statewide and regional media strategy, pitch tourism investment and economic impact stories, and maintain a vetted story bank.
ContentPrepare pitches, fact sheets, briefing materials and spokesperson talking points.
Press tripsSupport up to two trips with story development, media materials and follow-up. Travel Oregon handles trip logistics and associated costs separately.
ReportingProvide monthly coordination and coverage reporting, tracking reach, sentiment and key messages, plus a cumulative results report.
QualificationsOregon-based consultant with established media relationships and relevant tourism or economic development communications experience.
PricingMonthly retainer capped at $7,500; include estimated hours, fee breakdown and travel billing details. Initial funding is $45,000 through June 30, 2027, with potential continuation through June 30, 2029, subject to funding.
How longPricing shall remain fixed at $7,500 per month throughout the initial termSource: 1149-1126RFP - Statewide Strategic Communications and Media Relations Consultant Services.pdf, page 10

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What you have to submit

Pulled from the 1 solicitation document (38 pages). Each item links to the page it came from. Check the originals and any amendments before you bid.

1How and where to submit

Proposal Submission Offerors must submit an electronic copy of their proposal to the issuing office utilizing the e-bidding feature in Euna OpenBidsSource: 1149-1126RFP - Statewide Strategic Communications and Media Relations Consultant Services.pdf, page 9
Offerors must submit an electronic copy of their proposal to the Issuing Office by utilizing e-bidding feature of Euna OpenBidsSource: 1149-1126RFP - Statewide Strategic Communications and Media Relations Consultant Services.pdf, page 11
Any notice delivered by email is effective on the day the email was received by the recipient, if transmission was during normal business hours, or on the next business day, if transmission was outside normal business hours of the recipientSource: 1149-1126RFP - Statewide Strategic Communications and Media Relations Consultant Services.pdf, page 34

2Deadline

November 25, 2026 Closing TimeSource: 1149-1126RFP - Statewide Strategic Communications and Media Relations Consultant Services.pdf, page 1
November 18, 2026 become part of this document) Opening (Proposal Due)Source: 1149-1126RFP - Statewide Strategic Communications and Media Relations Consultant Services.pdf, page 5

3Questions deadline

November 13, 2026 Answers to Questions / Requests for Clarification Issued (will be done via an addendum which will November 18, 2026 become part of this document) Opening (Proposal Due)Source: 1149-1126RFP - Statewide Strategic Communications and Media Relations Consultant Services.pdf, page 5

4Bonds and insurance

As applicable, Contractor shall obtain coverage to discharge all responsibilities and liabilities that arise out of or relate to the Jones Act with limits of no less than $5,000,000 and/or the Longshoremen’s and Harbor Workers’ Compensation ActSource: 1149-1126RFP - Statewide Strategic Communications and Media Relations Consultant Services.pdf, page 24
AUTOMOBILE LIABILITY INSURANCE: Contractor shall provide Automobile Liability Insurance covering Contractor’s business use including coverage for all owned, non-owned, or hired vehicles with a combined single limit of not less than $1,000,000 for bodily injury and property damageSource: 1149-1126RFP - Statewide Strategic Communications and Media Relations Consultant Services.pdf, page 25

5Licenses you need

4.2.1 Euna OpenBids Registration All Offerors must be registered in Euna OpenBids to respond to this RFPSource: 1149-1126RFP - Statewide Strategic Communications and Media Relations Consultant Services.pdf, page 10
Taxpayer ID Number & Certiﬁcation Offerors must submit proof that a certified Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) document has been uploaded to the following secure site: https://traveloregon.sharefile.com/r-r420c18fb0324e3c9 (include RFP# when naming the document) Include confirmation of this...Source: 1149-1126RFP - Statewide Strategic Communications and Media Relations Consultant Services.pdf, page 11
All Corporations and other business entities (domestic and foreign) must have a Registered Agent in OregonSource: 1149-1126RFP - Statewide Strategic Communications and Media Relations Consultant Services.pdf, page 11
13.2.3 Contractor no longer holds a license or certiﬁcate that is required for it to perform the ServicesSource: 1149-1126RFP - Statewide Strategic Communications and Media Relations Consultant Services.pdf, page 32

6Pricing format

The current rates may be increased by the same percentage of the CPI-U for the renewal period with the increase not to exceed five percent (5% cap)Source: 1149-1126RFP - Statewide Strategic Communications and Media Relations Consultant Services.pdf, page 10
Using Form A, Outline costs and/or hourly rate for personnel who will be assigned to the projectSource: 1149-1126RFP - Statewide Strategic Communications and Media Relations Consultant Services.pdf, page 13
3.3 The maximum not-to-exceed amount payable to Contractor under this Contract, including all payments pursuant to Section 3.1 and any allowable expenses pursuant to section 3.2, is $.00 Contractor shall not submit invoices for, and OTC is not obligated to pay, any compensation in excessSource: 1149-1126RFP - Statewide Strategic Communications and Media Relations Consultant Services.pdf, page 28

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