Opportunity
Port of Portland Planet bids #2026-14804
Insurance brokerage and risk management consulting for Port of Portland property and liability coverage
Posted
October 30, 2026
Respond By
January 15, 2027
Identifier
2026-14804
NAICS
524210
The Port of Portland is seeking a brokerage partner to manage insurance placement and risk consulting across its diverse operations. - Government buyer: Port of Portland, Risk Management Department; Contracts and Procurement. - Opportunity: One provider, potentially teaming with partners, to deliver insurance brokerage and risk management consulting for property and liability exposures across marine, aviation, airport, and other Port operations. - Vendors named in the notice: Alliant Insurance Services, Inc.; Aon Risk Insurance Services West, Inc.; Arthur J. Gallagher Service Company; Floral Park Consulting LLC; Gallagher Brokerage and Insurance Solutions, Inc.; Marsh US A Inc.; and USI Insurance Services, LLC. - OEMs: No product manufacturers or OEMs are identified; this is a professional-services procurement. - Requested services: Insurance marketing, placement and renewals; market evaluation and negotiation; policy administration; annual loss-exposure analysis; risk identification and treatment; claims support; and occupational safety and loss-control coordination. Additional support may include enterprise risk management, business continuity planning, total cost of risk assessment, certificates of insurance, environmental risk consultation, an online portal, and a Small Business Risk and Insurance Enrollment Program. - Notable requirements: Oregon business licensure; transparent disclosure of compensation; annual loss-exposure analysis; support for shared prosperity and small-business engagement; and a preference for an annual flat fee without insurer commissions. - Quantities and part numbers: No products, part numbers, or product quantities are requested. The scope is listed as one services requirement. - Term: The RFP overview describes a term of up to five years, with a further four years in two-year increments. The sample contract describes four sequential two-year extension options beyond its initial five-year term, potentially totaling 13 years. These term descriptions differ.
Description
The Port of Portland is seeking proposals from experienced firms to provide comprehensive insurance brokerage and risk management consulting services for property and liability coverages. Firms that cannot cover all major exposure areas may partner with another firm to provide the full scope. The work is intended to support the Port’s risk management team, protect Port assets, and reduce risk management costs. The Port intends to award one contract for up to five years, with an option to extend for an additional four years in two-year increments.