# Oregon Buys #S-976000-00018360

Travel Oregon statewide strategic communications and media relations consulting

**Posted:** November 05, 2026
**Respond By:** November 25, 2026
**Identifier:** S-976000-00018360
**NAICS:** 541820, 541840

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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