1. (1) The Department will use one of the following methods to select a Contractor:

   1. (a) The Department may select a Contractor from a list of individuals or entities established for a Designated Practice Area as set forth in OAR 137-009-0145.
   2. (b) The Department may select a Contractor from a group of proposers within a Designated Practice Area as set forth in OAR 137-009-0147.
   3. (c) The Department may select a Contractor from a group of proposers to a specific matter Solicitation as set forth in OAR 137-009-0150.
   4. (d) The Department may select a Contractor through direct negotiation as set forth in OAR 137-009-0160.
2. (2) Nothing in this section shall prevent the Department from entering into an amendment to a contract for legal services according to its terms.

Statutory/Other Authority

ORS 180.140(5), 183.310(9) & 279A.025(2)(j)

Statutes/Other Implemented

ORS 180.140(5) & 279A.025(2)(j)

History

DOJ 4-2008, f. 1-29-08, cert. ef. 2-1-08
DOJ 7-2005, f. 8-16-05, cert. ef. 9-2-05
DOJ 3-2005(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 3-18-05 thru 9-2-05