OAR 125-246-0200: Affirmative Action; Limited Competition Permitted

(1) For purposes of this Rule: (a) “Affirmative Action” is defined in ORS 279A.100 and means a program designed to ensure equal opportunity in employment and business for persons otherwise disadvantaged by reason of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age or physical or mental disability or a policy to give a preference in awarding public contracts to disabled veterans. (b) “Disabled veteran” has the meaning given that term in ORS 408.225. (2) Pursuant to ORS 279A.100, an Authorized Agency may, in carrying out an Affirmative Action goal, policy or program, by appropriate ordinance, resolution or rule, limit competition for a Public Contract estimated to cost $50,000 or less, to contracting entities owned or controlled by persons described in subsection (1) of this Rule, including but not limited to OAR 125-246-0314 (disabled veterans), and in accordance with any policies and procedures established by the Department.