OAR 137-046-0320: Preference for Recycled Materials

(1) In comparing Goods from two or more Offerors, if at least one Offeror offers Goods manufactured from Recycled Materials, and at least one Offeror does not, a Contracting Agency shall select the Offeror offering Goods manufactured from Recycled Materials if each of the conditions specified in ORS 279A.125(2) exists. When making the determination under 279A.125(2)(d), the Contracting Agency shall consider the costs of the Goods following any adjustments the Contracting Agency makes to the price of the Goods after evaluation pursuant to OAR 137-046-0310. (2) A Contracting Agency shall determine if Goods are manufactured from Recycled Materials in accordance with standards established by the Contracting Agency.