(2) The advisory committee consists of six members appointed by the Governor for a term of four years, with equal representation from construction contractors that have completed public improvement contracts for the state, or from an association of construction contractors, and from workers who have performed labor on public improvement contracts for the state, or from labor organizations that represent the workers. The Governor may reappoint a member.
(3) The advisory committee may:
(a) Request reports from state contracting agencies concerning compliance with ORS 279C.533, either regularly or in instances when the advisory committee believes a state contracting agency has failed to comply;
(b) Conduct inspections of public improvement contract project sites to determine how state contracting agencies and contractors have implemented the requirements of ORS 279C.533; and
(c) Make recommendations to the Commissioner of the Bureau of Labor and Industries concerning changes that the advisory committee believes necessary to better implement the requirements of ORS 279C.533.
(4) A majority of the members of the advisory committee constitutes a quorum for transacting business and a majority of the members of the advisory committee must approve any official action.
(5) The Governor shall appoint a member to replace any member that leaves a vacancy on the advisory committee. The appointment is immediately effective.
(6) The advisory committee shall meet at least once each calendar quarter and may adopt procedures necessary to carry out the committee’s functions.
(7) Members of the advisory committee are not entitled to compensation, but may be reimbursed for actual and necessary travel and other expenses the members incur in performing the members’ official duties. The Bureau of Labor and Industries shall pay the expenses out of funds appropriated to the bureau for the advisory committee. [2017 c.416 §4]
Note: 279C.534 was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 279C or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.
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.