Request for Proposals: Urban Revilalization Flexible Service Contract - Portland, OR
Metro - Planning & Development Department
May 16, 2012
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALSUrban Revitalization Flexible Services Contract
RFP 12-2118
The Planning and Development Department of Metro, a metropolitan service district organized under the laws of the State of Oregon and the Metro Charter, located at 600 NE Grand Avenue, Portland, OR 97232-2736, is hereby requesting sealed proposals for Urban Revitalization Flexible Services
DEADLINE, NAME AND TITLE OF PERSON DESIGNATED FOR RECEIPT OF PROPOSALS
Sealed proposals are due no later close of business., June 4th, 2012, in Metro’s business offices at 600 NE Grand Avenue, Portland, OR 97232-2736, Attention: Julie Hoffman, Procurement Analyst, RFP 12-2118.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE WORK
Metro intends to identify a pool of qualified contractors to provide technical services to support the Development Center’s urban revitalization efforts on an as-needed basis. Metro is seeking written proposals from qualified firms, consultants and specialists to work closely with Metro staff and to perform services in the following areas:
• Architectural services
• Restaurant/retail design and merchandizing
• Color consulting
• Branding and graphic design
• Restaurant/retail lighting design
• Restaurant/retail business management
• Business district marketing, organization, and event management
• Urban revitalization project management
Services provided through these contracts will support current projects of Metro as well as projects initiated in collaboration with local cities and counties located throughout the region.
WHERE TO FIND DOCUMENTS
This Request for Proposal can be viewed and downloaded at Metro’s website http://www.oregonmetro.gov click on “Doing Business With”, then “Requests for Bids and Proposals”.
Metro may accept or reject any or all bids, in whole or in part, or waive irregularities not affecting substantial rights if such action is deemed in the public interest.
Metro extends equal opportunity to all persons and specifically encourages minority, women-owned and emerging small businesses to access and participate in this and all Metro projects, programs and services.
Metro and its contractors will not discriminate against any person(s), employee or applicant for employment based on race, creed, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, religion, physical handicap, political affiliation or martial status. Metro fully complies with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and related statutes and regulations in all programs and activities. For more information, or to obtain a Title VI Complaint Form, see www.oregonmetro.gov