Or. Admin. R. 125-249-0120

Current through Register Vol. 63, No. 8, August 1, 2024

Section 125-249-0120 - Definitions

The definitions for this Division 249 are found in OAR 125-246-0110, except the following Rule and definitions apply only to this division 249: Capitalized terms used in this division 249 of the Rules must have the meaning set forth below or within the Sections in which they appear (such as the Section on Alternative Contracting Methods beginning at OAR 125-249-0600, and if not defined there, then the meaning set forth in division 246 of the Rules, and if not defined there, then the meaning set forth in the Code at ORS 279A.010(general definitions) or 279C.330 (for the term Findings).

(1) "Competitive Range" means the number of Proposers with whom the Authorized Agency will conduct Discussions or Negotiations if the Authorized Agency intends to conduct Discussions or Negotiations in accordance with OAR 125-249-0390. The size of the Competitive Range must be stated in the Solicitation Document, but will be decreased if the number of Proposers that submit Proposals is less than the specified number, or may be increased by the Authorized Agency in accordance with OAR 125-249-0390.

(2) "Conduct Disqualification" means a Disqualification according to ORS 279C.440.

(3) "Disqualification" means the preclusion of a Person from contracting with an Authorized Agency for a period of time in accordance with OAR 125-249-0370. An Authorized Agency is authorized to disqualify a Person in accordance with OAR 125-249-0370.

(4) "Foreign Contractor" means a Contractor that is not domiciled in or registered to do business in the State of Oregon. See OAR 125-249-0490.

(5) "Notice" means any of the alternative forms of public announcement of Procurements, as described OAR 125-249-0210.

(6) "Responsible Offeror" (also, Responsible Bidder or Responsible Proposer, as applicable) means a Person that has submitted an Offer and meets the standards set forth in OAR 125-249-0390(2) and that has not been disqualified by the Authorized Agency under OAR 125-249-0370. When used alone, "Responsible" means meeting the aforementioned standards.

(7) "Responsive Offer" (also, Responsive Bid or Responsive Proposal, as applicable) means an Offer that substantially complies in all material respects with applicable Solicitation procedures and requirements and the Solicitation Document. When used alone, "Responsive" means having the characteristic of substantially complying in all material respects with applicable Solicitation procedure and requirements and the Solicitation Document.

Or. Admin. R. 125-249-0120

DAS 4-2004, f. 11-23-04, cert. ef. 3-1-05; DAS 5-2006, f. & cert. ef. 5-31-06; DAS 11-2009, f. 12-30-09, cert. ef. 1-1-10; DAS 4-2015, f. 12-29-15, cert. ef. 1/1/2016

Stat. Auth.: ORS 279A.065(5)(a) & 279A.070

Stats. Implemented: ORS 279A.065