OAR 125-246-0310: Reciprocal Preferences

(1) When evaluating Offers according to OAR 125-247-0255 through 125-247-0260, 125-249-0390 or 125-249-0640 through 125-249-0660, Authorized Agencies must add a percentage increase to the Offer of a Nonresident Offeror equal to the percentage, if any, of the preference that would be given to that Offeror in the state in which the Offeror resides. An Authorized Agency may rely on the list maintained by the Department according to ORS 279A.120(4) to determine: (a) Whether the Nonresident Offeror’s state gives preference to in-state Offerors; and if so, (b) The amount of such preference (Percentage). (2) Authorized Agencies must add a percentage to the Offer that matches the Percentage described in Section (1) before determining Tie-Offers in accordance with OAR 125-246-0300.