Travel Oregon seeks an Oregon-based strategic communications consultant for statewide media relations. Monthly retainer of $7,500, with $45,000 allocated through June 2027. Proposals due November 25, 2026, 2:00 PM PST via Euna OpenBids. Must be registered in Euna OpenBids. Minimum qualifications include Oregon base, media relationships, and experience in tourism/economic development communications. Contract term January 4, 2026 through June 30, 2029, with possible renewal. Insurance and business registration required.
Proposals must be submitted by the closing date and time. The closing date is November 25, 2026, at 2:00 PM PST. closing date november 25, 2026closing time 2: 00 pm pst
Payment is based on a monthly retainer of $7,500. at a monthly retainer of 7, 500 Invoices are submitted no more than twice monthly. contractor shall submit invoices no more than twice monthly
Contractor warrants it has the skill and knowledge to perform services professionally. contractor has the skill and knowledge possessed by wellinformed members of its industry, trade or profession and contractor will apply that skill and knowledge with care and diligence
Proposals are evaluated based on qualifications and experience (300 points), capability (300), project methodology (200), and price (200). qualifications and experience 300 capability 300 project methodology 200 price 200 total score ****
Offerors must be based in Oregon with media relationships and experience in strategic communications. based in oregon, with existing media relationships across oregon and regionalnational media covering tourism, business and communityeconomic development
Misrepresentation or incorrect information may result in disqualification. any misrepresentation or incorrect information may result in disqualification of this application
Questions and requests for clarification are due November 13, 2026. questions requests for clarification due november 13, 2026
Incomplete proposals may be delayed or disqualified. incomplete proposals may be delayed or disqualified Also, blanket proprietary claims may affect eligibility. offerors must remove blanket claims that an entire proposal is proprietary or that pricing or costs must be protected to remain eligible
Oregon Tourism Commission has allocated $45,000 for this work. otc has allocated 45, 000 for this work through june 30, 2027