OAR 125-246-0130
Application of the Code and Rules; Exceptions


(1)

Code, Rules and Policies. Except as set forth in this Section and ORS 279A.025 (Application of Public Contracting Code), an Agency must exercise all rights, powers and authority related to Public Contracting in accordance with the Public Contracting Code, Rules, and applicable Department policies (Policies).

(2)

Exceptions for Contracts and Grants. These Rules do not apply to the following:

(a)

Contracts between Agencies;

(b)

Contracts between Agencies and Public Bodies;

(c)

Contracts between Agencies and the federal government;

(d)

For Cooperative Procurements, any contractual relationship described in Subsections (2)(a) through (c) of this Rule. The Code, Rules, and policies apply to the contractual relationships between the Agencies and Providers, other states, tribes, other nations, and any of their public entities; and

(e)

Grants.

(A)

Agency as Recipient. If an Agency is a recipient in an agreement with a grantor, the definition of Grant in ORS 279A.010 (Definitions for Public Contracting Code) and OAR 125-246-0110 (Definitions) determines if the agreement is subject to the Code and these Rules. If the grantor has substantial involvement in the program or activity of the Agency, the agreement is not a Grant. The agreement is subject to the Code and these Rules.

(B)

Agency as Grantor. If an Agency is a grantor in an agreement with a recipient, the definition of Grant in ORS 279A.010 (Definitions for Public Contracting Code) and OAR 125-246-0110 (Definitions) determines if the agreement is subject to the Code and these Rules. If the Agency has substantial involvement in the program or activity of the Agency’s recipient, the agreement is not a Grant. The agreement is subject to the Code and these Rules.

(3)

Exception for a Federal Program. Authorized Agencies otherwise subject to the Code and these Rules may enter into Public Contracts under a federal program described in ORS 279A.180 (Purchases through federal programs) and according to OAR 125-246-0360 (Purchases Through Federal Programs), without following the procedures set forth in ORS 279B.050 (Methods of source selection) through 279B.085 (Special procurements) and 125-247-0250 through 125-247-0690 (Policy; Appearance of Contractor Advantage).

(4)

Exception when Procuring from Qualified Rehabilitation Facilities (QRFs). Agencies subject to the Code and these Rules are not subject to the methods set forth in ORS 279A.200 (Definitions for ORS 279A.200 to 279A.225) through 279A.225 (Protests and disputes) (Cooperative Purchasing) or 279B.050 (Methods of source selection) through 279B.085 (Special procurements) (Sourcing Methods) and related Rules when the Agencies procure Supplies and Services according to ORS 279.835 (Definitions for ORS 279.835 to 279.855) through 279.855 (Entities that may obtain goods and services through Oregon Department of Administrative Services) and OAR 125-055-0010 (Policy)(1) (Acquisition of Supplies and Services from QRFs). Agencies are subject to the remainder of the Code and these Rules, including but not limited to delegation of authority in accordance with OAR 125-246-0170 (Delegation of Authority).

(5)

Exception for Correctional Industries. Agencies otherwise subject to the Code and these Rules may enter into Contracts with correctional industries according to the Oregon Constitution, Article 1, Subsection 11, without being subject to the source selection procedures set forth in either ORS 279A.200 (Definitions for ORS 279A.200 to 279A.225) through 279A.225 (Protests and disputes) (Cooperative Purchasing) or 279B.050 (Methods of source selection) through 279B.085 (Special procurements) (Sourcing Methods) and their respective rules.

(6)

Exception for Price Agreements. Agencies otherwise subject to the Code and these Rules are not subject to the methods set forth in ORS 279A.200 (Definitions for ORS 279A.200 to 279A.225) through 279A.225 (Protests and disputes) (Cooperative Purchasing) or 279B.050 (Methods of source selection) through 279B.085 (Special procurements) (Sourcing Methods) and related Rules when the Agencies procure Supplies and Services from a Department Price Agreement or other Price Agreement. Agencies are subject to the remainder of the Code and these Rules, including but not limited to delegation of authority in accordance with OAR 125-246-0170 (Delegation of Authority).

Source: Rule 125-246-0130 — Application of the Code and Rules; Exceptions, https://secure.­sos.­state.­or.­us/oard/view.­action?ruleNumber=125-246-0130.

125‑246‑0100
Application
125‑246‑0110
Definitions
125‑246‑0120
Policies
125‑246‑0130
Application of the Code and Rules
125‑246‑0135
Solicitation Templates
125‑246‑0140
Procurement Authority
125‑246‑0150
Applicability of These Rules to Agencies
125‑246‑0165
Delegation Policy and Procedures
125‑246‑0170
Delegation of Authority
125‑246‑0200
Affirmative Action
125‑246‑0210
Subcontracting to and Contracting with Emerging Small Businesses
125‑246‑0220
Governor’s Policy Advisor for Economic and Business Equity
125‑246‑0300
Preference for Oregon Supplies and Services
125‑246‑0310
Reciprocal Preferences
125‑246‑0314
Disabled Veterans Preference
125‑246‑0316
Lighting Preference Relating to Mercury
125‑246‑0318
Oregon Employment Preference
125‑246‑0319
Federally Funded Transit Projects — Preference for Exceeding Federal Buy America Requirements
125‑246‑0320
Recycling
125‑246‑0321
Recycling Policy
125‑246‑0322
Preference for Recycled Materials
125‑246‑0323
Recycled Paper and Paper Products
125‑246‑0324
Recycling: Food Service and Food Packaging
125‑246‑0330
Supplier Requirements
125‑246‑0333
Independent Contractors
125‑246‑0335
Authority and Standards for Personal Services Contracts
125‑246‑0345
Procedures for Personal Services Contracts
125‑246‑0350
Approval of Personal Services Contracts
125‑246‑0351
Acquiring Services before Obtaining Requisite Approvals of a Personal Services Contract
125‑246‑0353
Reporting Requirements for Personal Services Contracts
125‑246‑0360
Purchases Through Federal Programs
125‑246‑0365
ORS 190 Agreements (Intergovernmental)
125‑246‑0400
Cooperative Procurement
125‑246‑0500
Oregon Procurement Information Network (ORPIN)
125‑246‑0555
Contract Administration
125‑246‑0556
Procurement Files
125‑246‑0570
Reinstatement of Expired Contract
125‑246‑0576
Payment Authorization for Cost Overruns for Services Contracts
125‑246‑0580
Dispute Resolution
125‑246‑0600
Ethics in Public Contracting
125‑246‑0605
Ethics
125‑246‑0610
Appointments to Advisory Committees
125‑246‑0615
Nonretaliation
125‑246‑0620
Specifications
125‑246‑0621
Anti-Trust Laws
125‑246‑0625
Sole-Source
125‑246‑0630
Fragmentation
125‑246‑0635
Authorized Agency and Provider Communications
125‑246‑0800
Selling or Leasing Supplies and Services
125‑246‑0900
Penalties
Last Updated

Jun. 8, 2021

Rule 125-246-0130’s source at or​.us