Port of Portland Planet bids #2026-13201

Port of Portland Federal Lobbying and Representation Services Solicitation

The Port of Portland is seeking experienced firms to provide federal lobbying and representation services to advance its interests in Washington, D.C. - Government Buyer: - Port of Portland, Contracts & Procurement office - Senior Procurement Analyst: Kim Alandar - Services Requested: - Federal Representation and Lobbying Services - Legislative monitoring - Federal agenda preparation - Securing federal funding - Representation before Congress and federal agencies - Administrative support (bill tracking, scheduling appointments) - Additional Policy Expertise - Political guidance and policy expertise billed at hourly rates - Notable Requirements: - Demonstrated experience in federal lobbying - Commitment to the Port's Shared Prosperity Initiative (community investment, workforce development, small business engagement) - Ability to partner with local communities and workforce development programs - Consistent presence in Washington, D.C. - Qualifications, project team, approach, and cost/fees must be detailed in proposals - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; this is a service contract - Place of Performance: - Port of Portland facilities, including Portland International Airport - Contract Term: - Up to 5 years, with annual rate adjustments possible

Description

The Port of Portland is soliciting proposals from experienced firms or teams capable of providing federal representation services. The scope involves securing lobbying services before Congress and the federal government to supplement and deepen the Port's federal work and maintain a consistent presence in Washington, D.C. The selected firm(s) will work with the Port's Federal Government Affairs Manager to determine lobbying needs, goals, objectives, and priorities for the term of the contract. The contract term may be up to 5 years.

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