Oregon Administrative Rules
Chapter 137 - DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
Division 49 - MODEL RULES GENERAL PROVISIONS RELATED TO PUBLIC CONTRACTS FOR CONSTRUCTION SERVICES
Section 137-049-0600 - Purpose

OAR 137-049-0600 to 137-049-0690 are intended to provide guidance to Contracting Agencies regarding the use of Alternative Contracting Methods for Public Improvement Contracts, as may be directed by a Contracting Agency's Contract Review Authority under ORS 279C.335. These Alternative Contracting Methods include, but are not limited to, the following forms of contracting: Design-Build, Energy Savings Performance Contract and the Construction Manager/General Contractor Method. To the extent any such Alternative Contracting Methods are utilized within the competitive bidding process set forth in 279C.335(1), these OAR 137-049-0600 to 137-049-0690 rules are advisory only and may be used or referred to by a Contracting Agency in whole, in part or not at all, within the discretion of the Contracting Agency. As to ESPC contracting, these 137-049-0600 to 137-049-0690 rules implement the requirements of ORS 279C.335 pertaining to the adoption of Model Rules appropriate for use by all Contracting Agencies to govern the procedures for entering into ESPCs. As to contracting for Construction Manager/General Contractor Services requiring an exemption from competitive bidding under 279C.335(2), OAR 137-049-0600 to 137-049-0690 include mandatory and optional provisions pertaining to the procurement of Construction Manager/General Contractor Services, pursuant to the requirements of ORS 279C.337.

Stat. Auth.: ORS 279C.335, 279A.065 & 351.086

Stats. Implemented: ORS 279C.335, 279C.337, 279A.065 & 351.086