OAR 644-005-0015
Definitions

(1)

“Competitive Negotiation” (formal bidding) is a procurement method whereby proposals are requested from a number of sources and the Request for Proposal is publicized.

(2)

“Non-Competitive Negotiation” (sole source) is procurement through solicitation of a proposal from only one source.

(3)

“Small Purchase Procedures” (informal bidding) are those relatively simple and informal procurement methods whereby price or rate quotations are obtained from a number of sources and selection made on the basis of cost and other applicable criteria.

Source: Rule 644-005-0015 — Definitions, https://secure.­sos.­state.­or.­us/oard/view.­action?ruleNumber=644-005-0015 (accessed May 26, 2025).

May 26, 2025

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