About this opportunity
AI summaryThe Oregon Tourism Commission, doing business as Travel Oregon, seeks a contractor to deliver statewide strategic communications and media relations consultant services. The selected vendor will build and execute a proactive media relations strategy highlighting travel investments, communities, and the economic value of tourism. Responsibilities include identifying priority storylines, translating investments into media-ready narratives, pitching stories to statewide and regional print, broadcast, digital, and trade outlets, and tracking coverage outcomes such as sentiment and reach. Eligibility is restricted to onshore USA organizations, and the work will be performed offsite. Interested applicants must submit all questions by November 18, 2026. Final proposals are due by November 25, 2026, at 2:00 PM PST.
Buyer and opportunity details
- Client
- Oregon Tourism Commission, dba Travel Oregon
- Solicitation No.
- 1149-1126RFP
Scope of work
- Statewide and regional media relations strategy
- Translating tourism investments and grant outcomes into media-ready narratives
- Fact sheets, briefing documents, and talking points for Travel Oregon spokespeople
- Proactive story pitching to statewide and regional media
- Media coverage and outcome tracking and reporting
- In-market press trip support
- Framing input for invitations to local elected officials
How proposals are evaluated
| Criterion | Weight / scoring |
|---|---|
| Qualifications and Experience | 300 |
| Price | 200 |
| Total Score | 1000 |
Minimum qualifications
- Must be an Oregon-based strategic communications consultant
- Regularly and practically engaged in providing the requested services with ample resources
- Demonstrated experience in strategic communications
- Experience translating grant, program, or investment outcomes into stories
- Experience coordinating media logistics or media-facing materials
- Authorized to transact business in the State of Oregon with an active Oregon Secretary of State Business Registry number or registered agent
Documents to include with your response
- Signed Transmittal Page
- Statement of Needs Proposal addressing Qualifications, Experience, and Project Methodology
- Work samples or links to portfolio
- List of at least three business references
- Proof of certified Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN)
- Form W-9
- Form A - Deliverable and Payment Schedule
- Form B - Declaration of Compliance with Tax Laws
- Form C - Anti-Discrimination Certification
- Form D - Certification of Disadvantaged Business and Business Designation, Form E - Conflict of Interest, and Form F - Term Exceptions
Key dates
- Issue Date
- November 4, 2026
- Questions / Requests for Clarification Due
- November 13, 2026
- Answers to Questions / Requests for Clarification Issued
- November 18, 2026
- Closing Date (Proposal Due)
- November 25, 2026 at 2:00 PM PST
- Evaluation Period
- November 25-TBD, 2026
- Award
- By December 11, 2026 (tentatively)
How to submit
- Method
- Electronic via Euna OpenBids
- Instructions
- Offerors must register in Euna OpenBids and submit an electronic copy of their proposal in PDF format utilizing the e-bidding feature.
Contract details
- Term
- Initial term with renewable option years
- Estimated value
- Fixed retainer of $7,500 per month
- Place of performance
- Oregon
- Insurance and bonding
- Commercial General Liability ($1,000,000 per occurrence minimum), Workers' Compensation, Employers' Liability ($500,000 minimum), Automobile Liability, Professional Liability, and optional Drone Liability Insurance.