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News and Notices

News Release: Portland Sunday Parkways, Presented by Kaiser Permanente, expands in 2025 with four car-free street events, including a return to Downtown Portland!

This year, Sunday Parkways will return to Southwest Portland on May 18, Northeast Cully on June 29, and East Portland on July 27 -- and to Downtown Portland on Sept. 14.

Updated Press release


March 2025 News: Streets of Possibility, Mayor Speaks at Ankeny Alley, & Portland in the Streets Annual Report

We’re shining a light quite literally on the ceremonial lighting of the new Great Light Way at Ankeny Alley. Take a look at the Streets of Possibility showcase, where presenters brought bold ideas for Portland's future. Plus, get the latest insights from the Portland in the Streets 2024 Report!

News article


City should re-start paused Portland International Raceway-North Portland Trust Fund grant program

A recent hotline investigation found inefficiency and waste in the City’s failure to award grants from Portland International Raceway–North Portland Trust Fund. The City has not awarded grants from the Fund since 2020.

Report


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March 2025 Procurement Workshops

March is National Procurement Month, and the City of Portland Procurement Services is hosting trainings and workshops March 18 and 25, 2025. Each will cover different topics and is aimed at supporting local contractors with City projects.

Classes and Activities

Pre-Bid Meeting: Urban Forestry Tree Planting and Establishment Services

Join us for a mandatory pre-bid information session on ITB No. 00002519: Urban Forestry Tree Planting and Establishment Services. Learn about project requirements, the contracting process, proposal criteria, and essential resources. Attendance at one session is required for bidding eligibility.

1:00 pm 2:00 pm
Bids and Proposals
Urban Forestry contractor planting tree

Upcoming Events

Pre-Bid Meeting: Urban Forestry Tree Planting and Establishment Services

Join us for a mandatory pre-bid information session on ITB No. 00002519: Urban Forestry Tree Planting and Establishment Services. Learn about project requirements, the contracting process, proposal criteria, and essential resources. Attendance at one session is required for bidding eligibility.

9:00 am 10:00 am
Bids and Proposals
Available Online
Urban Forestry contractor planting tree

Pre-Bid Meeting: Urban Forestry Tree Planting and Establishment Services

Join us for a mandatory pre-bid information session on ITB No. 00002519: Urban Forestry Tree Planting and Establishment Services. Learn about project requirements, the contracting process, proposal criteria, and essential resources. Attendance at one session is required for bidding eligibility.

8:00 am 9:00 am
Bids and Proposals
Available Online
Urban Forestry contractor planting tree

Field Visit: Pre-Bid Meeting for Urban Forestry Tree Planting and Establishment Services

Join us for an optional field visit for ITB No. 00002519: Urban Forestry Tree Planting and Establishment Services. The visit offers a chance to review project details and ask questions. While attendance is not mandatory, it is encouraged to support your proposal preparation.

11:30 am 12:30 pm
Bids and Proposals
Urban Forestry contractor planting tree

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