OAR 291-160-0100: Offer Submission

(1) Product Samples and Descriptive Literature. DOC may require Product Samples or Descriptive Literature if DOC determines either is necessary or desirable to evaluate the quality, features or characteristics of an Offer. DOC will dispose of Product Samples or make them available for the Offeror to retrieve in accordance with the Solicitation Document. (2) Identification of Offers. (a) To ensure proper identification and handling, Offers shall be submitted as follows: (A) For procurements conducted through the electronic procurement system approved by the State Chief Procurement Officer, Offerors shall submit Offers through that system unless otherwise provided in the Solicitation Document. (B) For all other procurements, Offerors shall submit Offers as set forth in the Solicitation Document. (b) DOC is not responsible for Offers submitted in any manner, format, or to any delivery point other than as required in the Solicitation Document or as provided in these Division 160 rules. (3) Receipt of Offers. The Offeror is responsible for ensuring DOC receives its Offer at the required delivery point prior to the Closing, regardless of the method used to submit or transmit the Offer.