Port of LA

The Port of Los Angeles is looking for media relations support to help showcase the economic vitality of the nation’s top container port, as well as its “groundbreaking environmental initiatives, progressive security measures and diverse recreational and educational facilities,” according to its RFP.

Located 20 miles south of downtown LA, the 7,500-acre Port features 27 cargo terminals, covers 43 miles of waterfront, employs more than 950K people and generates $35B in annual wages and tax revenues.

The desired media relations partner will produce press releases, keynote speeches, fact sheets, editorials, special reports, talking points, marketing materials and advertisements.

The consultant will be either a firm or individual with the ability to tailor materials for ”various maritime, goods movements, legislative, community and international audiences, media and select target audiences.”

The partner also will coach and train senior Port managers on public speaking and speech delivery so they can better engage and connect with audiences.

Proposals are due March 18. Mail or hand-deliver the original proposal, four copies and a digital version to:

Port of Los Angeles
Contracts & Purchasing Division
ATTN: Tricia Carey
REF: Professional Writing and Editing Services
500 Pier ‘A’ Street
Wilmington, CA 90744

The RFP is here.