OAR 125-247-0500: Responsibility of Offerors

(1) Determination. Before awarding a Contract, the Authorized Agency must determine that the Offeror submitting the lowest Bid or Proposal or most Advantageous Offer is Responsible. The Authorized Agency must use the standards set forth in ORS 279B.110 and OAR 125-247-0640 to determine if an Offeror is Responsible. In the event an Authorized Agency determines an Offeror is not Responsible, it must prepare a Written determination of non-Responsibility as required by ORS 279B.110 and must reject the Offer. (2) Independent Contractor Status, Tax Compliance, Pay Equity Certificate and Requirements to Transact Business in Oregon. For these responsibilities of Offerors, see OAR 125-246-0330. (3) Life Cycle Costing. See OAR 125-247-0170. (4) Record of Performance and Integrity. Authorized Agencies must comply with ORS 279B.110.