Or. Admin. R. 137-049-0600
OAR 137-049-0600 to 137-049-0690 are intended to provide guidance to Contracting Agencies regarding the use of Alternative Contracting Methods for Public Improvement Contracts, as may be directed by a Contracting Agency's Contract Review Authority under ORS 279C.335. These Alternative Contracting Methods include, but are not limited to, the following forms of contracting: Design-Build, Energy Performance and the Construction Manager/General Contractor Method. To the extent any such Alternative Contracting Methods are utilized within the competitive bidding process set forth in 279C.335(1), these OAR 137-049-0600 to 137-049-0690 rules are advisory only and may be used or referred to by a Contracting Agency in whole, in part or not at all, within the discretion of the Contracting Agency. As to EPC contracting, OAR 137-049-0600 to 137-049-0690 sets forth the Model Rules for use by all Contracting Agencies to enter into Energy Performance Contracts pursuant to ORS 279C.335(1)(f). As to contracting for Construction Manager/General Contractor Services requiring an exemption from competitive bidding under 279C.335(2), OAR 137-049-0600 to 137-049-0690 include mandatory and optional provisions pertaining to the procurement of Construction Manager/General Contractor Services, pursuant to the requirements of ORS 279C.337.
ORS 279C.335, 279A.065 & 351.086
ORS 279C.335, 279A.065, 351.086 & 279C.337
DOJ 1-2026, amend filed 01/21/2026, effective 01/21/2026
DOJ 2-2015, f. & cert. ef. 2-3-15
Reverted to DOJ 11-2004, f. 9-1-04, cert. ef. 3-1-05
DOJ 10-2014(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 7-1-14 thru 12-26-14
DOJ 11-2004, f. 9-1-04, cert. ef. 3-1-05