1. (1) For the purposes of this rule, a Mandatory Use Contract or Mandatory Use Price Agreement means a public contract, DAS price agreement, or other agreement that the department is required to use for the procurement of goods and services.
2. (2) If DAS State Procurement Office establishes a price agreement that is designated mandatory for state agency use, the department may procure applicable goods and services pursuant to the Mandatory Use Contract or Mandatory Use Price Agreement unless otherwise specified in these rules.
3. (3) The department is exempted from Mandatory Use Contracts or Mandatory Price Agreements for acquisition except for duties or obligations the department has under ORS 279A.250 to 279A.290 and the department’s contracting activities related to information technology, photogrammetric mapping, or telecommunications.

Statutory/Other Authority

ORS 279A.025(3)(k), ORS 279A.070, ORS 282.020 & ORS 279A.065(5)(a)

Statutes/Other Implemented

ORS 279A.025(3)(k), ORS 279B.060 & ORS 282.020

History

PRD 9-2025, amend filed 09/22/2025, effective 10/01/2025
PRD 17-2009, f. & cert. ef. 12-4-09
PRD 13-2008, f. & cert. ef. 12-15-08
PRD 1-2007, f. & cert. ef. 2-7-07