The University of Oregon (UO) is moving forward with plans to open its Portland campus field. This spring, the university will launch a pilot program, allowing external partners to rent the field for soccer and ultimate frisbee. In doing so, UO Portland will have the opportunity to evaluate security, technology, and maintenance needs. UO Portland students and employees will also use the field during open recreation hours.
The university spent last summer and early fall assessing, cleaning, and restoring the field to meet insurance and policy requirements. It also worked through city permitting and recently secured a conditional use permit.
Many external groups have expressed an interest in renting the facility or taking over full management of the field as a contracted partner. To ensure that the university considers this external interest in a fair and transparent way, the UO Portland campus leadership team will use a University Alternative Procurement process (ACP) to solicit and review proposals. Information about the ACP, including required tours, is posted at pcs.uoregon.edu/content/businessopportunities.
More updates will be shared as UO moves forward with its plans.
Submitted by University of Oregon