Oregon Administrative Rules
Chapter 141 - DEPARTMENT OF STATE LANDS
Division 71 - ONSHORE MINERALS PROSPECTING AND LEASING RULES
Section 141-071-0565 - Opening of Bids and Award of Leases
Current through Register Vol. 63, No. 9, September 1, 2024
The following procedures will be employed in opening bids and awarding leases:
(1) All bids received within the deadline stated in the notice shall be opened and announced at the place, date, and hour specified in the notice. No bids will be accepted or rejected at that time.
(2) The Division shall have the right to reject any and all bids submitted. Incomplete and non-conforming bids shall be rejected and the bonus bid deposits thereon returned.
(3) Within 30 days of the bid opening, or such longer periods as may be specified in the notice of bids, the Director shall award a lease for each bidding unit to the qualified applicant who is highest bidder. If the Director does not award a lease within the required period, all bids shall be considered rejected.
Stat. Auth.: ORS 273
Stats. Implemented: ORS 273 .780 - ORS 273 .790