Or. Admin. Code § 644-005-0020 - Procurement Method

(1) Small purchase procedures may be used for the procurement of services costing not more than $10,000. Price or rate quotations shall be obtained from at least three qualified sources.

(2) Competitive negotiation shall be used for personal service contracts in excess of $10,000 per agreement per fiscal year and may be used for contracts of less than $10,000. Exceptions may be granted to accommodate one or more of the conditions described in section (3) of this rule with the approval of the Commission.

(3) Non-competitive negotiation may be used for contracts if:

(a) The item or service is available only from a single source, or the sole source has special skills that are only available based upon his/her expertise or situation;

(b) Public need or emergency advises against a delay incident to competitive solicitation;

(c) After solicitation of a number of sources, competition is determined inadequate;

(d) The contract is a renewal of an existing contract, subject to approval by all required parties.

Notes

Or. Admin. Code § 644-005-0020

SC 1-1991, f. & cert. ef. 2-27-91

Stat. Auth.: ORS 576

Stats. Implemented: ORS 576