Oregon Administrative Rules
Chapter 291 - DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS
Division 159 - DOC PROCUREMENTS FOR INSTITUTIONS AND ADMINISTRATION
Section 291-159-0040 - Disabled Veteran Preference

Universal Citation: OR Admin Rules 291-159-0040

Current through Register Vol. 63, No. 9, September 1, 2024

(1) Generally. DOC may promote goals, policies, or programs for a Disabled Veteran-owned business by giving a preference to a Disabled Veteran-owned business when awarding a Contract. In carrying out this goal, policy, or program, DOC may:

(a) Solicit the Contract exclusively to entities owned or controlled by Disabled Veterans;

(b) Award the Contract directly to an entity owned or controlled by Disabled Veterans;

(c) Use a percentage preference for entities owned or controlled by Disabled Veterans.

(2) Application. DOC may apply this preference as follows:

(a) For Procurements under OAR 291-159-0010(1)(a):
(A) DOC may give this preference for Contracts for Goods and Services estimated not to exceed $150,000; and

(B) DOC may give this preference for all other Contract types estimated not to exceed $50,000.

(b) For Procurements under OAR 291-159-0010(2)(b) and (2)(c), see OAR 125-246-0314.

(3) The DOC Designated Procurement Officer will make a Written determination supporting application of the preference including the estimation that a Contract will not exceed the applicable dollar thresholds specified in subsection (2) of this rule.

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 179.040, 279A.050(6)(h) - (6)(i), 279A.065, 279A.070, 279A.100(1)

Statutes/Other Implemented: 279A.065, 279A.070, 279A.100(1)

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