Portland Economic And Urban Development Agency Bidlocker #25-10

Prosper Portland Seeks Partner for My People’s Market Operations and Management

This opportunity is issued by Prosper Portland, the economic development agency for the City of Portland, Oregon, seeking a partner to manage and operate My People’s Market. - Government Buyer: - Prosper Portland (City of Portland’s economic development and urban renewal agency) - Scope of Work: - Comprehensive operations and management of My People’s Market for at least three events over a three-year period - Responsibilities include event planning, site selection, vendor recruitment (supporting 120-150 vendors per event), event programming, marketing, day-of execution, and budget management - Convening and facilitating the My People’s Market Advisory Board at least twice per year - Developing and executing sponsorship recruitment and retention strategies - Stewardship of a community of over 700 under-represented businesses - Independent contracting of production and support services required - Access to existing vendor lists, sponsor contacts, marketing materials, and brand assets provided - Funding and Performance: - Up to $116,000 per year for three years (total potential value up to $348,000), with possibility of renewal - First event in December 2026, followed by at least one event each in 2027 and 2028 - Notable Requirements: - Demonstrated experience in event management, marketing, fundraising, and authentic community engagement - Ability to manage large-scale public events (4,000-7,000 attendees per event) - Compliance with grant agreement terms and reporting requirements - No specific OEMs, products, or part numbers are mentioned, as this is a services-focused opportunity

Description

Prosper Portland, the economic development and urban renewal agency of the city of Portland, Oregon, is seeking a qualified and experienced partner to oversee the management and operations of My People’s Market. The selected awardee will be responsible for hosting at least three market events over three years, managing all aspects of the market including site selection, vendor recruitment, event programming, marketing, and day-of execution. The awardee will also convene the advisory board, develop sponsorship strategies, and comply with grant agreement terms. Funding of up to $116,000 per year for three years is available, with potential renewal and additional sponsorship support.

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