# September 15, 2026 Bloomington Port Authority Meeting

The City of Bloomington Port Authority held a meeting on September 15, 2026, where key procurement activity included the approval of a three-year sole source professional services contract with Ellers and Associates, Inc. for development advisory services in the South Loop area, with a not-to-exceed value of $200,000. The contract features slightly escalating rates over the term and allows termination by either party. Additionally, the meeting featured a detailed presentation on business retention, expansion, and attraction efforts, focusing on real estate market conditions, industrial building availability, and strategic land use to support economic development. No other contract awards or procurement decisions were reported, but discussions highlighted ongoing efforts to track commercial real estate market data and engage with local businesses to support growth and redevelopment opportunities.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Construction & Infrastructure, Professional Services
**Topics:** Physical Infrastructure, Grants & Funding
**Published:** September 15, 2026

### Sources
- [September 15, 2026 Bloomington Port Authority Meeting](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6jvaKmdpPCE) - City of Bloomington, Minnesota