OAR 644-005-0020
Procurement Method

(1)

Small purchase procedures may be used for the procurement of services costing not more than $10,000. Price or rate quotations shall be obtained from at least three qualified sources.

(2)

Competitive negotiation shall be used for personal service contracts in excess of $10,000 per agreement per fiscal year and may be used for contracts of less than $10,000. Exceptions may be granted to accommodate one or more of the conditions described in section (3) of this rule with the approval of the Commission.

(3)

Non-competitive negotiation may be used for contracts if:

(a)

The item or service is available only from a single source, or the sole source has special skills that are only available based upon his/her expertise or situation;

(b)

Public need or emergency advises against a delay incident to competitive solicitation;

(c)

After solicitation of a number of sources, competition is determined inadequate;

(d)

The contract is a renewal of an existing contract, subject to approval by all required parties.

Source: Rule 644-005-0020 — Procurement Method, https://secure.­sos.­state.­or.­us/oard/view.­action?ruleNumber=644-005-0020 (accessed May 26, 2025).

May 26, 2025

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