Rogue Feasibility Study

The Port of Newport, Oregon is requesting proposals for a comprehensive Highest and Best Use Feasibility Study of the former Rogue Brewery building at 2320 SE Marine Science Drive, Newport, with proposals due September 10, 2026 at noon and a mandatory site tour on August 10.

The scope includes evaluation of the property's physical condition, market opportunities, regulatory constraints, redevelopment potential, and financial feasibility to identify the most viable future use. Deliverables are an existing conditions memorandum, market and feasibility analysis report, comparative alternatives analysis, final highest and best use report with conceptual development plan, financial projections, economic impact summary, and one presentation to the Port Commission and stakeholders. The study shall maximize the property's long-term value, evaluate preservation and adaptive reuse opportunities, consider redevelopment alternatives, and assess community, economic, environmental, and cultural impacts. The project must be completed within 6 to 8 weeks following Notice to Proceed.

Proposers must demonstrate experience conducting highest and best use studies and provide examples of at least three similar projects completed within the last five years, along with three client references. The evaluation criteria weight relevant experience and qualifications (20%), project understanding and methodology (20%), qualifications of the project team (20%), cost proposal (20%), quality of previous similar projects (10%), and ability to meet schedule (10%).

The selected consultant must carry minimum business liability insurance of $2,000,000, maintain workers' compensation insurance, name the Port of Newport as an additional insured, and provide a Certificate of Insurance with 30-day notice of cancellation prior to work commencement. Prevailing wage rates may apply depending on the final project price in accordance with Oregon Revised Statutes 279C.800 through 279C.870. Consultant selection is anticipated by September 22, 2026, with contract award on September 28. Proposals must be submitted electronically in PDF format to Paula Miranda, Executive Director, at pmiranda@portofnewport.com.