OAR 291-160-0050: Electronic Procurement and Submittal Process

(1) DOC may conduct all phases of a procurement under these rules, including without limitation the posting of Electronic Advertisements and the receipt of Electronic Offers, by electronic methods if and to the extent DOC specifies in the Written instructions of any Solicitation Document, Request for Qualifications or any other document inviting participation in procurements how to participate in the procurement. (2) DOC shall open Electronic Offers in accordance with electronic security measures in effect at the time of its receipt of the Electronic Offer. (3) DOC may use electronic or digital Si gnatures in issuing, awarding, or executing any solicitation, procurement, or C ontract. DOC’s use of electronic or digital Sig natures shall be consistent with all applicable statutes and rules. (4) If DOC determines that Proposal security is or will be required, DOC shall not authorize Electronic Offers unless it has established methods for receipt of such security.