Real Estate Consulting Services: Comprehensive Land Use and Real Estate Development Plan

The Port of Cascade Locks is seeking professional planning and real estate consulting firms to develop a Comprehensive Land Use and Real Estate Investment Plan through a Request for Proposals (RFP) process. The contract opportunity, posted on May 21, 2025, with a proposal submission deadline of June 19, 2025, requires qualified consultants to create a strategic five-year development plan covering the Port's industrial, commercial, public, recreational, and residential properties in Cascade Locks, Oregon. The selected firm will be responsible for producing a comprehensive planning document that guides economic development initiatives across multiple land use categories. While specific evaluation criteria are not explicitly detailed in the provided information, the procurement appears to require extensive expertise in land use planning, real estate development, and economic strategy. The proposal must demonstrate the consulting firm's capability to provide professional services that can effectively map out strategic development pathways for the Port's diverse property holdings.

The contract opportunity does not specify explicit set-aside designations or restrictions on respondent organizations based on the available information. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are mentioned in the documentation. The geographic scope encompasses Hood River County and includes Canyonville City, suggesting potential regional economic development implications. The attached RFP document (2025.RFP.CompLandUseDevelopmentPlan.pdf, 268KB) likely contains more detailed information about potential award values, budgetary considerations, and specific submission requirements. Interested consulting firms should carefully review the full RFP document to understand the complete scope of work, qualifications needed, and potential contract value. While precise budget ranges are not provided in the initial contract opportunity description, the comprehensive nature of the planning services suggests a significant professional services engagement focused on long-term economic development strategy.