Cully TIF District Business Engagement

Prosper Portland is soliciting competitive proposals under RFP 26-04 for professional community and business engagement services within the Cully Tax Increment Financing (TIF) District. The primary objective is to identify the unique challenges and growth barriers facing local businesses and commercial property owners, particularly those vulnerable to displacement, to inform funding strategies aligned with the Cully TIF 5-year Action Plan. The scope of work consists of three main tasks: conducting a representative small business survey, performing targeted interviews with vulnerable businesses, and interviewing commercial property owners regarding real estate and redevelopment opportunities. The contract is anticipated to begin on January 25, 2027, with a final completion date of July 30, 2027. Prosper Portland has established a budget between 25,000 and 50,000 dollars, and proposals exceeding 50,000 dollars may be deemed non-responsive. Award selection is based on a 100-point scoring system evaluating experience and capabilities, project approach, community connections, and business equity, with the fee proposal serving as a pass/fail criterion. Finalists may be required to participate in interviews before a final determination is made. Successful consultants must be legal entities authorized to do business in Oregon and hold a City of Portland business license. Mandatory insurance requirements include Workers Compensation, Commercial General Liability of at least 1,000,000 dollars per occurrence, and Automobile Liability of 500,000 dollars per accident. Payment terms are set at NET 30 days. Proposals must be submitted in PDF format via the Bid Locker platform by the December 18, 2026, deadline, adhering to a 3,000-word limit.