Or. Admin. R. 291-159-0040 – Disabled Veteran Preference

(1) Generally. DOC may promote goals, policies, or programs for a Disabled Veteran-owned business by giving a preference to a Disabled Veteran-owned business when awarding a Contract. In carrying out this goal, policy, or program, DOC may:
1. (a) Solicit the Contract exclusively to entities owned or controlled by Disabled Veterans;
2. (b) Award the Contract directly to an entity owned or controlled by Disabled Veterans;
3. (c) Use a percentage preference for entities owned or controlled by Disabled Veterans.
(2) Application. DOC may apply this preference as follows:
1. (a) For Procurements under OAR 291-159-0010(1)(a):
  1. (A) DOC may give this preference for Contracts for Goods and Services estimated not to exceed $150,000; and
  2. (B) DOC may give this preference for all other Contract types estimated not to exceed $50,000.
2. (b) For Procurements under OAR 291-159-0010(2)(b) and (2)(c), see OAR 125-246-0314.
(3) The DOC Designated Procurement Officer will make a Written determination supporting application of the preference including the estimation that a Contract will not exceed the applicable dollar thresholds specified in subsection (2) of this rule.

ORS 179.040, 279A.050(6)(h) - (6)(i), 279A.065, 279A.070 & 279A.100(1)

279A.065, 279A.070 & 279A.100(1)