OAR 291-164-0005
Authority, Purpose, and Policy
(1)
Authority: The authority for the rule is granted to the Director of the Department of Corrections in accordance with ORS 179.040 (General powers and duties), 279A.050 (Procurement authority), 421.438 (Authority to enter into contracts concerning certain operations and programs), 423.020 (Department of Corrections), 423.030 (Department not limited by ORS 423.020) and 423.075 (Director).(2)
Purpose: The purpose of these rules is to:(a)
Ensure that supplies, equipment, and trade services are purchased in compliance with applicable statutes and regulations governing state agency purchasing practices; and.(b)
Ensure that food products and food equipment are purchased in compliance with the requirements of statutes and regulations governing Department purchasing.(3)
Policy: It is the policy of the Department of Corrections that advance planning is an inherent management responsibility which is essential to the maintenance of a cost-effective and efficient purchasing program.(a)
The Department’s purchasing program will comply with the Department of Administrative Services rules governing the purchasing process (OAR chapter 125, division 246 through 249) as applicable and on all mandatory price agreements.(b)
The Department’s purchasing program will comply with the Department of Justice Model Rules (OAR chapter 137, divisions 045 through 047) for all institution purchases exempting food services supplies, which will comply with Food Service Operations & Program Procurement rules (OAR 291-164-0100 (General) through 291-164-0140 (Alternative Procurement Methods)).
Source:
Rule 291-164-0005 — Authority, Purpose, and Policy, https://secure.sos.state.or.us/oard/view.action?ruleNumber=291-164-0005.