Oregon Buys #S-976000-00018360

Travel Oregon statewide strategic communications and media relations consulting

Travel Oregon is seeking an Oregon-based consultant to lead statewide strategic communications and media relations. - Buyer: Oregon Tourism Commission, doing business as Travel Oregon; State of Oregon, Contracts & Procurement office. - Services: Develop statewide and regional media strategy, storylines, reporter and outlet targets, and pitching plans; create media-ready narratives and materials; pitch print, broadcast, digital, and trade outlets; and advise on messaging and spokesperson preparation. - Media support and reporting: Maintain a vetted story bank, track coverage and message pickup, provide monthly status reports and a cumulative results report, and coordinate communications support for up to two in-market press trips. Travel Oregon handles press-trip logistics and costs. - Pricing and term: Fixed monthly retainer of $7,500; the RFP states a $45,000 allocation through June 2027. The initial term is approximately 42 months, with up to two optional 24-month renewals; renewal increases are subject to agreement and capped at 5%. - OEMs and products: No product manufacturers, specific vendors, products, or part numbers are identified; this is a professional-services procurement.

Description

Oregon Tourism Commission, dba Travel Oregon, is seeking proposals for statewide strategic communications and media relations consultant services. The RFP identifies needs including strategic communications and media relations, in-market press trip support, reporting, contract administration, and budget. Proposals must be submitted through the EUNA OpenBids platform by November 25, 2026, at 2:00 PM PST. The solicitation is an open-market competitive sealed proposal.

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