(1) For purposes of this Rule:
- (a) “Affirmative Action” is defined in ORS 279A.100 and means a program designed to ensure equal opportunity in employment and business for persons otherwise disadvantaged by reason of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age or physical or mental disability or a policy to give a preference in awarding public contracts to disabled veterans.
- (b) “Disabled veteran” has the meaning given that term in ORS 408.225.
- (2) Pursuant to ORS 279A.100, an Authorized Agency may, in carrying out an Affirmative Action goal, policy or program, by appropriate ordinance, resolution or rule, limit competition for a Public Contract estimated to cost $50,000 or less, to contracting entities owned or controlled by persons described in subsection (1) of this Rule, including but not limited to OAR 125-246-0314 (disabled veterans), and in accordance with any policies and procedures established by the Department.
Statutory/Other Authority
ORS 279A.065(5)(a) & 279A.070
Statutes/Other Implemented
ORS 279A.100
History
DAS 5-2023, amend filed 12/29/2023, effective 01/01/2024
DAS 3-2018, amend filed 12/14/2018, effective 01/01/2019
DAS 2-2016, f. 12-22-16, cert. ef. 1-1-17
DAS 11-2009, f. 12-30-09, cert. ef. 1-1-10
DAS 6-2008, f. & cert. ef. 7-2-08
DAS 4-2004, f. 11-23-04, cert. ef. 3-1-05