(a) In accordance with screening and selection procedures adopted under ORS 279C.105;
(b) On the basis of the qualifications of the consultants for the types of related services required, under the requirements of ORS 279C.110; or
(c) On the basis of price competition, price and performance evaluations, an evaluation of the capabilities of bidders to perform the needed related services or an evaluation of the capabilities of the bidders to perform the needed related services followed by negotiations between the parties on the price for those related services.
(2) Subject to the requirements of subsection (1) of this section, the procedures that a contracting agency adopts for the screening and selection of consultants and the selection of a candidate under this section is within the sole discretion of the contracting agency and may be adjusted to accommodate the contracting agency’s scope, schedule and budget objectives for a particular project. Adjustments to accommodate a contracting agency’s objectives may include provision for the direct appointment of a consultant if the value of the project does not exceed a threshold amount as determined by the contracting agency. [2003 c.794 §95]
Structure 2021 Oregon Revised Statutes
Volume : 07 - Public Facilities and Finance
Chapter 279C - Public Contracting - Public Improvements and Related Contracts
Section 279C.100 - Definitions for ORS 279C.100 to 279C.125.
Section 279C.115 - Direct contracts for services of consultants.
Section 279C.120 - Selection procedure for related services.
Section 279C.320 - Contracts for construction other than public improvements.
Section 279C.330 - "Findings" defined.
Section 279C.332 - Definitions for ORS 279A.065, 279C.307, 279C.335, 279C.337 and 279C.380.
Section 279C.335 - Competitive bidding requirement; exceptions; exemptions.
Section 279C.337 - Procurement of constructions manager/general contractor services.
Section 279C.345 - Specifications for contracts; exemptions.
Section 279C.350 - Exemption procedure; appeal.
Section 279C.355 - Evaluation of public improvement projects not contracted by competitive bidding.
Section 279C.360 - Requirement for public improvement advertisements.
Section 279C.365 - Requirements for solicitation documents and bids and proposals.
Section 279C.370 - First-tier subcontractor disclosure.
Section 279C.380 - Performance bond; payment bond; waiver of bonds.
Section 279C.385 - Return or retention of bid security.
Section 279C.390 - Exemption of contracts from bid security and bonds.
Section 279C.400 - Competitive proposals; procedure.
Section 279C.410 - Receipt of proposals; evaluation and award.
Section 279C.412 - Competitive quotes for intermediate procurements.
Section 279C.414 - Requirements for competitive quotes.
Section 279C.430 - Prequalification of bidders; rules.
Section 279C.440 - Disqualification from consideration for award of contracts.
Section 279C.445 - Appeal of disqualification.
Section 279C.505 - Conditions concerning payment, contributions, liens, withholding, drug testing.
Section 279C.525 - Provisions concerning environmental and natural resources laws; remedies.
Section 279C.545 - Time limitation on claim for overtime; posting of circular by contractor.
Section 279C.560 - Form of retainage; procedures for holding and payment.
Section 279C.580 - Contractor’s relations with subcontractors.
Section 279C.590 - Complaint process for substitutions of subcontractors; civil penalties.
Section 279C.605 - Notice of claim.
Section 279C.610 - Action on contractor’s public works bond or payment bond; time limitation.
Section 279C.625 - Joint liability when payment bond not executed.
Section 279C.660 - Compensation when contract terminated due to public interest.
Section 279C.800 - Definitions for ORS 279C.800 to 279C.870.
Section 279C.807 - Workforce diversity for public works projects.
Section 279C.810 - Exemptions; rules.
Section 279C.820 - Advisory committee to assist commissioner.
Section 279C.825 - Fees; rules.
Section 279C.836 - Public works bond; rules.
Section 279C.845 - Certified statements regarding payment of prevailing rates of wage; retainage.
Section 279C.855 - Liability for violations.
Section 279C.865 - Civil penalties.
Section 279C.870 - Civil action to enforce payment of prevailing rates of wage.
Section 279C.875 - Criminal liability for intentional failure to pay prevailing wage; rules.