OAR 125-247-0200
Buy Decision and Methods of Source Selection


(1) Buy Decision. The Buy Decision means the decision to buy Supplies and Services through socio-economic programs, agreements, or the open market (Source). Agency is not required to make a Buy Decision based on the lowest price. See the specific law for the authority to use each Source.
(2) Priority. Agencies must make their Buy Decision in the priority order set forth in subsections (a) through (d) and in accordance with applicable law (Priority). If a higher Priority Source satisfies a Procurement and law requires the use of that Source, the Agency must procure through that higher Priority Source and may not elect to procure through a lower Priority Source.
(a) Surplus Property. Procuring from surplus property promotes the efficient use of existing resources (see OAR 125-050-0100 (State Surplus Property Definitions) through 125-050-0400 (Public Sales for Disposal of State Surplus Personal Property)).
(b) Qualified Rehabilitation Facilities (QRFs). Procuring from QRFs assists individuals with disabilities through gainful employment (see 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 125-055-0005 (Definitions) through 125-055-0045 (Purchases under ORS 279.855)).
(c) Inmate Labor. See the Oregon Constitution, Article I, Section 41, subsection 11, which encourages the use of inmate work programs.
(d) Statewide Department Price Agreement. Economy and efficiency are promoted through volume and strategic purchases. Some Statewide Department Price Agreements are Mandatory Use Contracts, described in OAR 125-247-0296 (Price Agreements and Mandatory Use Contracts). To determine if a Price Agreement exists and whether it is mandatory, use ORPIN or other Electronic Procurement System approved by the State Chief Procurement Officer and perform a “Statewide Contract Search” or an “Award Search” for “active” Contracts. Under ORS 279A.140 (State procurement of goods and services), DAS has the procurement authority to establish and administer statewide Price Agreements, and in accordance with the terms of each Price Agreement, DAS delegates to the Agencies the procurement authority to use these Statewide Department Price Agreements. A statewide Department Price Agreement should clearly state what, if any, threshold limitation applies to the delegated procurement authority to use the Price Agreement. If a Statewide Department Price Agreement is silent or unclear on the threshold limitation on the delegated procurement authority to use the Price Agreement, the Agency’s delegated procurement authority to use the Price Agreement is not to exceed $150,000, unless the Agency has procurement authority greater than $150,000 in a form in accordance with OAR 125-246-0165 (Delegation Policy and Procedures)(4).
(3) ORS 190 Agreement. Section (2) does not apply to ORS 190 Agreements that promote the use of existing state resources, including an Interagency Agreement, Intergovernmental Agreement, Interstate Agreement, International Agreement, or Tribal Agreement (see OAR 125-246-0365 (ORS 190 Agreements (Intergovernmental))). An Agency may elect to use an ORS 190 Agreement at any time.
(4) Open Market. If sections (2) and (3) do not apply, the Agency may procure Supplies and Services through the open market, using the methods provided under the Public Contracting Code, related Rules, and policies. See ORS 279AB, OAR 125-246 and 247.
(5) Methods of Source Selection. An Authorized Agency must award a Contract for Supplies and Services by one of the following seven sourcing methods in accordance with the Code and related Rules:
(a) Competitive Sealed Bidding according to ORS 279B.055 (Competitive sealed bidding);
(b) Competitive Sealed Proposals according to ORS 279B.060 (Competitive sealed proposals);
(c) Small Procurement according to ORS 279B.065 (Small procurements);
(d) Intermediate Procurement according to ORS 279B.070 (Intermediate procurements);
(e) Sole-Source Procurement according to ORS 279B.075 (Sole-source procurements);
(f) Emergency Procurement according to ORS 279B.080 (Emergency procurements); or
(g) Special Procurement according to ORS 279B.085 (Special procurements). A Cooperative Procurement in accordance with OAR 125-246-0400 (Cooperative Procurement; Purpose, Policy, and Definitions) substantially uses a Competitive Sealed Bidding or Competitive Sealed Proposals method.
(6) All State Contracting Agencies must comply with ORS 200.035 (Notice to Governor’s Policy Advisor for Economic and Business Equity), any applicable related Governor’s Executive Order regarding Oregon Minority-Owned, Women-Owned, Service-Disabled Veteran Owned, and Emerging Small Businesses, and applicable related Department statewide policy.

Source: Rule 125-247-0200 — Buy Decision and Methods of Source Selection, https://secure.­sos.­state.­or.­us/oard/view.­action?ruleNumber=125-247-0200.

125‑247‑0010
Policies
125‑247‑0100
Applicability
125‑247‑0110
Feasibility Determination, Cost Analysis and Department Report
125‑247‑0165
Practices Regarding Electronic Goods Procurement
125‑247‑0170
Life Cycle Costing
125‑247‑0185
Approval of Information Technology or Telecommunications Procurements
125‑247‑0200
Buy Decision and Methods of Source Selection
125‑247‑0255
Competitive Sealed Bidding
125‑247‑0260
Competitive Sealed Proposals
125‑247‑0265
Small Procurements
125‑247‑0270
Intermediate Procurements
125‑247‑0275
Sole-Source Procurements
125‑247‑0280
Emergency Procurements
125‑247‑0285
Special Procurements
125‑247‑0286
Special Procurements
125‑247‑0287
Special Procurements
125‑247‑0288
Special Procurements
125‑247‑0295
Special Procurements: General or Special Counsel Authorized by the Attorney General
125‑247‑0296
Price Agreements and Mandatory Use Contracts
125‑247‑0300
Procurement Process
125‑247‑0305
Public Notice of Solicitation Documents
125‑247‑0310
Bids or Proposals are Offers
125‑247‑0320
Facsimile Bids and Proposals
125‑247‑0330
E-Procurement
125‑247‑0340
Reverse Auctions
125‑247‑0400
Offer Preparation
125‑247‑0410
Offer Submission
125‑247‑0420
Pre-Offer Conferences
125‑247‑0430
Addenda to Solicitation Document
125‑247‑0440
Pre-Closing Modification or Withdrawal of Offers
125‑247‑0450
Receipt, Opening, and Recording of Offers
125‑247‑0460
Late Offers, Late Withdrawals, and Late Modifications
125‑247‑0470
Mistakes
125‑247‑0480
Time for Authorized Agency Acceptance
125‑247‑0490
Extension of Time for Acceptance of Offer
125‑247‑0500
Responsibility of Offerors
125‑247‑0525
Qualified Products Lists
125‑247‑0550
Prequalification of Prospective Offerors, Pre-negotiation of Contract Terms and Conditions, and Request for Qualifications (RFQ)
125‑247‑0575
Debarment of Prospective Offerors
125‑247‑0600
Offer Evaluation and Award
125‑247‑0610
Notice of Intent to Award
125‑247‑0620
Documentation of Award
125‑247‑0630
Availability of Award Decisions
125‑247‑0640
Rejection of an Offer
125‑247‑0650
Rejection of All Offers
125‑247‑0660
Cancellation of Procurement or Solicitation
125‑247‑0670
Disposition of Offers if Solicitation Cancelled
125‑247‑0690
Policy
125‑247‑0691
Brand Name or Equal Specification
125‑247‑0700
Protests and Judicial Review of Special Procurements
125‑247‑0710
Protests and Judicial Review of Sole-Source Procurements
125‑247‑0720
Protests and Judicial Review of Multiple-Tiered and Multistep Solicitations
125‑247‑0730
Protests and Judicial Review of Solicitations
125‑247‑0731
Protests and Judicial Review of Qualified Products List Decisions
125‑247‑0740
Protests and Judicial Review of Contract Award
125‑247‑0750
Judicial Review of Other Violations
125‑247‑0760
Review of Prequalification and Debarment Decisions
125‑247‑0805
Amendments to Contracts and Price Agreements
125‑247‑0810
Termination of Price Agreements
Last Updated

Jun. 24, 2021

Rule 125-247-0200’s source at or​.us