(a) Be certified by the Oregon Business Development Department under ORS 200.005 to 200.075 as an emerging small business;
(b) Show that the applicant’s place of business and the work in which the applicant seeks to participate are located in this state; and
(c) Show that the applicant is in compliance with applicable licensing and registration requirements.
(2) The Department of Transportation may limit eligibility for participation on a specific project or contract to emerging small businesses that are located in or draw a part of their workforce from economically distressed areas or enterprise zones in this state, as designated by the Oregon Business Development Department in consultation with the Employment Department.
(3) An applicant who participates under ORS 200.160 to 200.200 must perform at least 51 percent of the labor provided by the applicant on a public improvement or maintenance project using the applicant’s own workforce. [1991 c.517 §§3,6; 2005 c.103 §1; 2005 c.683 §9; 2009 c.830 §142]
Structure 2021 Oregon Revised Statutes
Volume : 05 - State Government, Government Procedures, Land Use
Section 200.005 - Definitions.
Section 200.015 - Legislative findings.
Section 200.035 - Notice to Governor’s Policy Advisor for Economic and Business Equity.
Section 200.057 - Designation of certified emerging small business as tier one or tier two firm.
Section 200.065 - Fraudulent conduct prohibited; penalty and other sanctions.
Section 200.110 - Mentor relationship; guidelines; eligibility.
Section 200.120 - Development plan for mentor relationship; contents; review; termination.
Section 200.170 - Eligibility for participation.
Section 200.200 - Security for performance by emerging small business.