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Baker City to award $135,500 tourism-marketing contract to Hub Collective
Summary
Council moved to award a 12‑month tourism marketing and promotion contract to Hub Collective after a staff-led RFP review; Hub Collective’s proposal was selected by the TLT board despite a higher cost than the runner-up.
Baker City staff recommended awarding the city’s tourism marketing and promotion contract to Hub Collective and the council moved to accept that recommendation at the Sept. 9 meeting.
Staff said 13 proposals were received and the TLT (transient lodging tax) advisory group narrowed the field to two finalists—Jay Ray and Hub Collective—based on criteria that included past experience, demonstrated ability, responsiveness to city goals and cost. Hub Collective’s initial 6‑month phase was priced at $95,000, with a retainer proposed thereafter; staff recommended a 12‑month contract at $135,500.
Councilors discussed the evaluation and scoring process; one councilor said they had reviewed the scores and supported staff’s recommendation. A motion to award the contract to Hub Collective was moved and the council approved the award. Staff noted the award was pending completion of city contracting procedures.
The contract award will task the vendor with brand development, messaging, website work and ongoing social-media and event promotion services. The council asked staff to ensure deliverables and budget alignment are monitored through the city’s contract administration process.
