ODOE adopted standards that the board applies in granting certification. Under the ODOE standards, a contractor is qualified if:

1. (1) It is not listed by the Commissioner of BOLI as ineligible to receive a contract, or subcontract, for public works;

2. (2) It is one or more of the following:

   1. (a) An equal opportunity employer;
   2. (b) A small business;
   3. (c) A minority or women business enterprise; or
   4. (d) A disadvantaged business enterprise.

3. (3) It has complied with the rules and other requirements of:

   1. (a) The board;
   2. (b) The Workers’ Compensation Division of the Department of Consumer and Business Services; and
   3. (c) The Occupational Safety and Health Division of the Department of Consumer and Business Services.
4. (4) It employs at least 80 percent of employees used for the EEAST program from the local work force, if a sufficient supply of skilled workers is available locally.
5. (5) It has complied with federal and state wage and hour laws.
6. (6) It pays wages to employees used for the EEAST program at a rate equal to at least 180 percent of the state minimum wage.
7. (7) It pays wages to employees used for commercial structures at the prevailing wage rate for each trade or occupation employed.

Statutory/Other Authority

ORS 670.310 & 701.235

Statutes/Other Implemented

ORS 470, 670.310, 701.108, 701.119 & 2009 OL Ch. 753

History

CCB 8-2012, f. 10-26-12, cert. ef. 11-1-12
CCB 17-2010, f. 12-22-10, cert. ef. 1-1-11