Creative Strategist Services

The City of Pittsburgh needs an individual or firm to provide creative strategist services for creative placemaking, urban design, and cultural strategies in Downtown. The selected contractor will lead public outreach, collaborate with partners to activate public spaces, track performance metrics, prepare a sustainability plan, and compile a portfolio of activations, with an available budget of up to $100,000 USD. Eligible onshore USA individuals and organizations may apply. Applicants must submit proposals electronically through the City's procurement portal by 3:00 pm on November 13, 2026. A pre-bid meeting occurs on October 15, 2026, and all questions are due by November 6, 2026. Submissions must include a letter of interest, qualifications or resume, budget proposal, work samples, and completed equal opportunity participation forms. The Review Committee evaluates proposals based on qualifications, experience, and references, among other criteria, to select up to three semifinalists.