# Portland Economic And Urban Development Agency Bidlocker #26-05

Strategic communications and media relations services for Prosper Portland

**Posted:** November 13, 2026
**Respond By:** December 03, 2026
**Identifier:** 26-05
**NAICS:** 541820

Prosper Portland is seeking a consultant to strengthen the agency’s economic development profile through strategic communications and media relations.
- **Government buyer:** Prosper Portland, the City of Portland, Oregon’s economic development and urban renewal agency.
- **Services requested:** Develop and implement strategic communications, including national, regional, and trade media outreach; executive positioning and thought leadership; speaking engagement support; and development and placement of op-eds and other contributed content.
- **Key deliverables:** Communications plan, target media and influencer lists, speaking opportunity pipeline, executive briefing materials, annual communications calendar, and ongoing reporting and recommendations.
- **Notable requirements:** Demonstrate relevant media relationships and knowledge of economic development, real estate, and local and regional political conditions. Describe culturally responsive approaches to engaging small business owners and commercial property owners.
- **OEMs and vendors:** No OEMs or prospective vendors are named.

### Description

Prosper Portland seeks proposals from qualified individuals, firms, or teams to provide strategic communications, media relations, thought leadership, and executive visibility services. The work will support the Agency and City’s profile and voice in economic development. Scope includes media outreach, executive positioning, speaking opportunities, Op-Ed and thought leadership content, an annual communications calendar, and regular reporting. Proposals are due December 3, 2026, at 2:00 PM Pacific.

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