OAR 125-246-0620: Specifications

(1) Agencies and Providers must not develop Specifications that primarily benefit a Provider, directly or indirectly, to the detriment of an Agency or the best interest of the State. (2) Agencies must not develop Specifications that inhibit or tend to discourage Public Contracting with Qualified Rehabilitation Facilities under ORS 279.835 through 279.855 and OAR 125-055-0005 through 125-055-0045 where those Specifications inhibit or tend to discourage the acquisition of Oregon Forward-produced Supplies and Services without reasonably promoting the satisfaction of bona fide, practical procurement needs of the Agency. (3) Agencies and Providers must not develop Specifications that inhibit or tend to discourage Public Contracting under other public procurement laws or policies of the Department.