Opportunity

Metro Regional Government (oregonmetro) Bidlocker #4572

Award for Venue Economic Impact Report for MERC Venues by Oregon Metro

Posted

February 18, 2026

Respond By

March 10, 2026

Identifier

4572

NAICS

541690

This award notice details Oregon Metro's selection of a consultant for a comprehensive Venue Economic Impact Report for major MERC venues in the Portland metropolitan area. - Government Buyer: - Oregon Metro, acting through the Metropolitan Exposition Recreation Commission (MERC) - Awarded Vendor: - Crossroads Consulting (selected as top-ranked proposer) - Other Interested Vendors: - BAE Urban Economics - C.H. Johnson Consulting - EBP US - Economic Consultants Oregon - Econsult Solutions - EnviroIssues - GOV ALPHA INC - JLL (Jones Lang LaSalle Americas) - Jon Stover & Associates - Keen Independent Research - MGT Impact Solutions - Mortenson - Parker Strategy Group - PFM Financial Advisors - Pwxpress - RFPGo.ai - RRC Associates - The Balmoral Group - The Innovation Group - Victus Advisors - Others - Products/Services Requested: - Economic and financial consulting services for a Venue Economic Impact Report - Focused on the Oregon Convention Center, Oregon Zoo, Portland’5 Centers for the Arts, and Portland Expo Center - Analysis includes: tax revenues generated, direct and indirect spending, jobs created/supported, personal income generated, and community/educational resources provided - NIGP code 918-49 (Finance and Economics Consulting) - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Quantitative and qualitative analysis of venue impacts on the Portland region - Emphasis on fiscal, economic, and community outcomes - Study to inform public understanding and policy decisions regarding MERC venues

Description

Metro, through the Metropolitan Exposition Recreation Commission (MERC), is requesting proposals for a Venue Economic Impact Report for the MERC Venues, which include the Oregon Convention Center, Oregon Zoo, Portland’5 Centers for the Arts, and the Portland Expo Center. The study aims to quantify the fiscal, economic, and community impacts of these venues in the Portland metropolitan region, including tax revenues generated, spending induced, jobs created or supported, personal income generated, and community and educational resources provided. The goal is to ensure these venues produce significant economic and cultural benefits for the region and state.

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