ORS § 276a.300 — OR Code / Title 26 / Chapter 276a / Section 276a.300
276A.300 Information systems security in executive department
Status: in_force

(1) As used in this section:

(a) “Executive department” has the meaning given that term in ORS 174.112 (“Executive department” defined) .

(b) “Information systems” means computers, hardware, software, storage media, networks, operational procedures and processes used in collecting, processing, storing, sharing or distributing information within, or with any access beyond ordinary public access to, the state’s shared computing and network infrastructure.

(2) The State Chief Information Officer has responsibility for and authority over information systems security in the executive department, including responsibility for taking all measures that are reasonably necessary to protect the availability, integrity or confidentiality of information systems or the information stored in information systems. The State Chief Information Officer shall, after consultation and collaborative development with agencies, establish a state information systems security plan and associated standards, policies and procedures. The plan must align with and support the Enterprise Information Resources Management Strategy described in ORS 276A.203 (State Chief Information Officer) .

(3) The State Chief Information Officer may coordinate with the Oregon Department of Administrative Services to:

(a) Review and verify the security of information systems operated by or on behalf of state agencies;

(b) Monitor state network traffic to identify and react to security threats; and

(c) Conduct vulnerability assessments of state agency information systems for the purpose of evaluating and responding to the susceptibility of information systems to attack, disruption or any other event that threatens the availability, integrity or confidentiality of information systems or the information stored in information systems.

(4) The State Chief Information Officer shall contract with qualified, independent consultants for the purpose of conducting vulnerability assessments under subsection (3) of this section.

(5) In collaboration with appropriate agencies, the State Chief Information Officer shall develop and implement policies for responding to events that damage or threaten the availability, integrity or confidentiality of information systems or the information stored in information systems, whether those systems are within, interoperable with or outside the state’s shared computing and network infrastructure. In the policies, the State Chief Information Officer shall prescribe actions reasonably necessary to:

(a) Promptly assemble and deploy in a coordinated manner the expertise, tools and methodologies required to prevent or mitigate the damage caused or threatened by an event;

(b) Promptly alert other persons of the event and of the actions reasonably necessary to prevent or mitigate the damage caused or threatened by the event;

(c) Implement forensic techniques and controls developed under subsection (6) of this section;

(d) Evaluate the event for the purpose of possible improvements to the security of information systems; and

(e) Communicate and share information with appropriate agencies, using preexisting incident response capabilities.

(6) After consultation and collaborative development with appropriate agencies and the Oregon Department of Administrative Services, the State Chief Information Officer shall implement forensic techniques and controls for the security of information systems, whether those systems are within, interoperable with or outside the state’s shared computing and network infrastructure. The techniques and controls must include using specialized expertise, tools and methodologies to investigate events that damage or threaten the availability, integrity or confidentiality of information systems or the information stored in information systems. The State Chief Information Officer shall consult with the Oregon State Police, the Oregon Department of Emergency Management, the Governor and others as necessary in developing forensic techniques and controls under this section.

(7) The State Chief Information Officer shall ensure that reasonably appropriate remedial actions are undertaken when the State Chief Information Officer finds that such actions are reasonably necessary by reason of vulnerability assessments of information systems under subsection (3) of this section, evaluation of events under subsection (5) of this section and other evaluations and audits.

(8) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) State agencies are responsible for securing computers, hardware, software, storage media, networks, operational procedures and processes used in collecting, processing, storing, sharing or distributing information outside the state’s shared computing and network infrastructure, following information security standards, policies and procedures established by the State Chief Information Officer and developed collaboratively with the agencies. Agencies may establish plans, standards and measures that are more stringent than the standards established by the State Chief Information Officer to address specific agency needs if the plans, standards and measures do not contradict or contravene the state information systems security plan. Independent agency security plans must be developed within the framework of the state information systems security plan.

(b) A state agency shall report the results of any vulnerability assessment, evaluation or audit conducted by the agency to the State Chief Information Officer for the purposes of consolidating statewide security reporting and, when appropriate, to prompt a state incident response.

(9) This section does not apply to:

(a) Research and student computer systems used by or in conjunction with any public university listed in ORS 352.002 (Public universities) ; and

(b) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(A) Gaming systems and networks operated by the Oregon State Lottery or contractors of the State Lottery; or

(B) The results of Oregon State Lottery reviews, evaluations and vulnerability assessments of computer systems outside the state’s shared computing and network infrastructure.

(10) The State Chief Information Officer shall adopt rules to implement the provisions of this section. [Formerly 182.122; 2021 c.539 §28]

Source: Section 276A.300 — Information systems security in executive department; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors276A.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 279c.625 — OR Code / Title 26 / Chapter 279c / Section 279c.625
279C.625 Joint liability when payment bond not executed
Status: in_force

If the public improvement contract is one for which a payment bond as provided for in ORS 279C.380 (Performance bond) and 279C.400 (Competitive proposals) is required and the contractor fails to pay for labor or materials or to pay claims due the Industrial Accident Fund, the Unemployment Compensation Trust Fund or the Department of Revenue and the officers of the public body that authorized the contract fail or neglect to require the person entering into the contract to execute the payment bond:

(1) The State of Oregon and the officers authorizing the contract shall be jointly liable for the labor and materials used in the performance of any work under the contract, and for claims due the Industrial Accident Fund, the Unemployment Compensation Trust Fund and the Department of Revenue, if the contract was entered into with the State of Oregon.

(2) The public body and the officers authorizing the contract shall be jointly liable for the labor and materials used in the performance of any work under the contract and for claims due the Industrial Accident Fund, the Unemployment Compensation Trust Fund and the Department of Revenue, if the contract was entered into on behalf of a public body other than the state. [2003 c.794 §159; 2005 c.103 §35]

Source: Section 279C.625 — Joint liability when payment bond not executed , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors279C.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 283.092 — OR Code / Title 26 / Chapter 283 / Section 283.092
283.092 Effect of financing agreement on tax status
Status: in_force

A lease or financing agreement authorized by ORS 283.085 (Definitions for ORS 283.085 to 283.092) to 283.092 (Effect of financing agreement on tax status) shall not cause property to be subject to property taxation and shall be disregarded in determining whether property is exempt from taxation under ORS chapter 307. [1989 c.1032 §5; 2007 c.783 §96]

Note: See second note under 283.085 (Definitions for ORS 283.085 to 283.092) .

Source: Section 283.092 — Effect of financing agreement on tax status , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors283.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 276.265 — OR Code / Title 26 / Chapter 276 / Section 276.265
276.265 Apprenticeship programs
Status: in_force

(1) It is the policy of this state to encourage public agencies to participate in apprenticeship programs. Every public agency employing five or more persons in the same apprenticeable occupation for the improvement or maintenance, not including routine maintenance, of a public facility shall be encouraged to register as a training agent with the appropriate apprenticeship committees and shall be expected to employ at least one apprentice for that apprenticeable occupation, subject to the public agency’s available and legislatively approved budget resources. The public agency shall be subject in its capacity as a training agent to the rules and policies of the responsible apprenticeship committees and the State Apprenticeship and Training Council.

(2) For purposes of this section:

(a) “Apprenticeable occupation” has the meaning defined in ORS 660.010 (Definitions for ORS 660.002 to 660.210) .

(b) “Employing five or more persons” means the employment of five or more persons at any time during the current or immediately prior fiscal year; provided, however, that a public agency may petition the State Apprenticeship and Training Council for exemption from the requirements of this section on the grounds that the public agency’s circumstances have so changed since the immediately prior fiscal year as to make application of this section contrary to the interests of current or potential apprentices.

(c) “Improvement or maintenance, not including routine maintenance” means construction, reconstruction and major renovation of or to and painting of public facilities and includes the remodeling, alteration and emergency repair of buildings, other structures, real property, highways and roads. “Improvement or maintenance, not including routine maintenance” does not include minor alteration, ordinary repair or maintenance necessary in order to preserve a public facility.

(d) “Public agency” means the State of Oregon or any political subdivision thereof or any county, city, district, authority, public corporation or entity and any of their instrumentalities organized and existing under law or charter.

(e) “Public facility” means the works, buildings and grounds owned, leased or rented by a public agency and which are situated within the State of Oregon, and shall include any such works, buildings or grounds governed, managed or administered by the Oregon Department of Administrative Services. [1991 c.897 §2]

(Financing Construction, Maintenance and Repair)

Source: Section 276.265 — Apprenticeship programs; state agency as training agent , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors276.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 276a.273 — OR Code / Title 26 / Chapter 276a / Section 276a.273
276A.273 Electronic Government Portal Advisory Board
Status: in_force

(1) There is created the Electronic Government Portal Advisory Board consisting of 13 members appointed as follows:

(a) The President of the Senate shall appoint two nonvoting members from among members of the Senate.

(b) The Speaker of the House of Representatives shall appoint two nonvoting members from among members of the House of Representatives.

(c) The Governor shall appoint:

(A) Three members who represent state agencies;

(B) Two members who represent the public; and

(C) One member who attends a school, community college or university in this state.

(d) The State Chief Information Officer shall appoint two members as follows:

(A) A representative of the State Chief Information Officer; and

(B) A representative of the Oregon Department of Administrative Services.

(e) The State Treasurer shall appoint one member who represents the State Treasurer.

(2) Members of the Legislative Assembly who are members of the advisory board are nonvoting members and may act only in an advisory capacity.

(3) The advisory board shall:

(a) Advise the State Chief Information Officer and the Oregon Department of Administrative Services concerning:

(A) The development of electronic government portals for the State Chief Information Officer, the department and other state agencies;

(B) The amount, collection methods or other aspects of a portal provider fee that the State Chief Information Officer or an electronic government portal provider collects;

(C) The priority of new governmental service applications that may be provided by means of an electronic government portal;

(D) Terms and conditions of contracts between state agencies and electronic government portal providers; and

(E) Rules necessary to implement electronic government portals.

(b) Monitor the layout, content and usability of electronic government portals and advise the State Chief Information Officer and the department on ways to improve the delivery of government services by means of electronic government portals, the accountability of state agencies’ use of electronic government portals to provide government services and user satisfaction with electronic government portals.

(c) Study, propose, develop or coordinate activities that:

(A) Consider the needs of residents of this state;

(B) Evaluate the performance and transparency of state agency delivery of government services; and

(C) Further the effectiveness of and user satisfaction with:

(i) Electronic government portals; and

(ii) State agencies’ performance and accountability in using electronic government portals to provide government services.

(4) A majority of the voting members of the advisory board constitutes a quorum for transacting business.

(5) A majority of the voting members of the advisory board must approve official action by the advisory board.

(6) The advisory board shall elect one of the members of the advisory board to serve as chairperson.

(7) If a vacancy on the advisory board occurs for any cause, the appointing authority shall make an appointment that becomes immediately effective.

(8) The advisory board shall meet at times and places that the chairperson or a majority of the voting members of the advisory board specifies.

(9) The advisory board may adopt rules necessary to operate the advisory board.

(10) The Oregon Department of Administrative Services shall provide staff support to the advisory board.

(11) Members of the advisory board who are not members of the Legislative Assembly may not receive compensation, but may be reimbursed for actual and necessary travel and other expenses the members incur in the performance of the members’ official duties in the manner and amounts provided for in ORS 292.495 (Compensation and expenses of members of state boards and commissions) . Claims for expenses the members incur in performing functions of the advisory board shall be paid out of funds appropriated to the Oregon Department of Administrative Services for purposes of the advisory board.

(12) All state agencies shall assist the advisory board in the advisory board’s performance of the advisory board’s duties and, to the extent permitted by laws relating to confidentiality, to furnish information and advice as the members of the advisory board consider necessary to perform the duties of the advisory board. [Formerly 182.128]

Source: Section 276A.273 — Electronic Government Portal Advisory Board , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors276A.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 279c.307 — OR Code / Title 26 / Chapter 279c / Section 279c.307
279C.307 Limitations in procurement of personal services
Status: in_force

(1) Except as provided in subsections (2) and (3) of this section, a contracting agency that procures personal services for the purpose of administering, managing, monitoring, inspecting, evaluating compliance with or otherwise overseeing a public contract that is subject to this chapter may not:

(a) Procure the personal services from a contractor or an affiliate of a contractor who is a party to the public contract that is subject to administration, management, monitoring, inspection, evaluation or oversight by means of the personal services; or

(b) Procure the personal services through the public contract that is subject to administration, management, monitoring, inspection, evaluation or oversight by means of the personal services.

(2) Subsection (1) of this section does not apply to a combination of preconstruction services and construction services in a procurement for construction manager/general contractor services or to a combination of design services and construction services in a design-build procurement, as defined in rules the Attorney General or a contracting agency adopts under ORS 279A.065 (Model rules generally) .

(3) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) If a contracting agency anticipates that the contracting agency must procure personal services of the type described in subsection (1) of this section and the contracting agency intends to accept a bid or proposal from a contractor that would be subject to the prohibition set forth in subsection (1) of this section, the contracting agency shall apply to an appropriate authority for an exception to the prohibition before awarding a public contract for the personal services or amending an existing public contract to include the personal services.

(b) For a state contracting agency, the appropriate authority is the Director of the Oregon Department of Administrative Services. For a local contracting agency, the appropriate authority is the local contracting agency’s local contract review board. For the Department of Transportation, with respect to a procurement described in ORS 279A.050 (Procurement authority) (3)(b), the appropriate authority is the Director of Transportation.

(c) In preparing an application under paragraph (a) of this subsection, a contracting agency shall consult with legal counsel to ensure compliance with the provisions of this section and this chapter. The requirements of this paragraph are in addition to any requirements for legal sufficiency approval under ORS 291.047 (Public contract approval by Attorney General) .

(d) An application under paragraph (a) of this subsection must include findings and justifications, along with sufficient facts to support the findings and justifications, that enable the authority to make an independent judgment as to whether:

(A) The contracting agency requires the personal services described in subsection (1) of this section;

(B) Accepting a bid or proposal from a contractor that would be subject to the prohibition described in subsection (1) of this section is in the best interest of the contracting agency; and

(C) Approving an exception:

(i) Is unlikely to encourage favoritism in awarding public contracts or to substantially diminish competition for public contracts; and

(ii) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(I) Is reasonably expected to result in substantial cost savings to the contracting agency or the public; or

(II) Otherwise substantially promotes the public interest in a manner that could not be practicably realized by complying with the prohibition described in subsection (1) of this section.

(e) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(A) If the appropriate authority approves the contracting agency’s application under paragraph (a) of this subsection, the appropriate authority shall prepare written findings and justifications for the approval. The contracting agency’s findings, justifications and facts and the appropriate authority’s findings, justifications and approval are public records that are subject to disclosure as provided in ORS 192.311 (Definitions for ORS 192.311 to 192.478) to 192.478 (Exemption for Judicial Department) .

(B) If the appropriate authority disapproves the contracting agency’s application, the appropriate authority shall state the reasons for the disapproval in a written notice to the contracting agency and shall indicate whether the disapproval extends only to the contracting agency’s acceptance of a bid or proposal from a contractor that would be subject to the prohibition described in subsection (1) of this section or whether the appropriate authority also disagrees with the contracting agency’s stated need for the personal services.

(C) The appropriate authority’s approval or disapproval is final.

(f) In approving an exception under this subsection, the appropriate authority may direct a contracting agency to consult with legal counsel to ensure compliance with applicable law in conducting a procurement for personal services of the type described in subsection (1) of this section. [2009 c.880 §11; 2013 c.522 §6; 2021 c.630 §48]

Note: 279C.307 (Limitations in procurement of personal services) was added to and made a part of ORS chapter 279C by legislative action but was not added to any smaller series therein. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 279C.307 — Limitations in procurement of personal services; exceptions; procedure for obtaining exception from appropriate authority; basis for approving exception , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors279C.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 276.575 — OR Code / Title 26 / Chapter 276 / Section 276.575
276.575 Computation of rent schedules
Status: in_force

(1) The office building described in section 6, chapter 528, Oregon Laws 1971, shall be exempt from the rent schedules established under ORS 276.385 (Rentals for buildings other than State Capitol or Supreme Court Building) and 276.390 (Submission of rent schedule to Emergency Board or Joint Interim Committee on Ways and Means) .

(2) Rents attributable to any state agency, including the Employment Department, occupying space in such office building shall be computed in amounts sufficient to liquidate the sums advanced under section 7, chapter 528, Oregon Laws 1971, by July 1, 2002, with interest thereon.

(3) Rent collections for such buildings shall be handled as provided in ORS 276.412 (Payment of rent by state agencies) . [1971 c.528 §8]

Source: Section 276.575 — Computation of rent schedules; collection of rents , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors276.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 278.315 — OR Code / Title 26 / Chapter 278 / Section 278.315
278.315 Liability insurance for county or private community care providers
Status: in_force

(1) The Oregon Health Authority may provide tort liability coverage through the Oregon Department of Administrative Services to any county or private community care provider that has contracted with the authority to provide supervision, care, treatment or training of persons under the jurisdiction of the Psychiatric Security Review Board under ORS 161.315 (Right of state to obtain mental examination of defendant) to 161.351 (Discharge by board) . Counties or private community care providers, and the officers and employees of those counties and providers acting within the scope of their employment, may be covered to the extent that any tort claim arises out of the provision of supervision, care, treatment or training of persons pursuant to the terms of the contract. Tort liability coverage under this section must be in writing, and may be part of the contract between the authority and the county or private community care provider. The coverage provided under this section shall be self-insurance by the State of Oregon to the limits contained in ORS 30.260 (Definitions for ORS 30.260 to 30.300) to 30.300 (ORS 30.260 to 30.300 exclusive) .

(2) Counties or private community care providers that have contracted with the authority to provide supervision, care, treatment or training of persons under the jurisdiction of the Psychiatric Security Review Board under ORS 161.315 (Right of state to obtain mental examination of defendant) to 161.351 (Discharge by board) , and the officers and employees of those counties and providers, are not agents of the authority for the purposes of ORS 30.260 (Definitions for ORS 30.260 to 30.300) to 30.300 (ORS 30.260 to 30.300 exclusive) . [1993 c.43 §1; 2009 c.595 §197; 2011 c.708 §27; 2017 c.442 §26]

Note: 278.315 (Liability insurance for county or private community care providers) and 278.320 (Application of government tort law to claims against private community care providers) were enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but were not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 278 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 278.315 — Liability insurance for county or private community care providers , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors278.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 276.420 — OR Code / Title 26 / Chapter 276 / Section 276.420
276.420 “Office quarters” defined
Status: in_force

(1) For the purposes of ORS 276.420 (“Office quarters” defined) to 276.440 (Renting space to public agencies and private citizens) , “office quarters” means office space, office buildings and related service, storage and parking facilities and may also include factory built, modular or portable units.

(2) Where any agency does not have authority by law to enter into a lease or rental agreement for office quarters, the Oregon Department of Administrative Services shall have authority, with the approval of the agency, to enter into a lease or rental agreement on behalf of the agency. [Amended by 1977 c.598 §16]

Source: Section 276.420 — “Office quarters” defined; department may enter into leases and rental agreements on behalf of certain agencies , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors276.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 276.246 — OR Code / Title 26 / Chapter 276 / Section 276.246
276.246 Repair, replacement and reconstruction of buildings, appliances, fixtures and furniture damaged by fire
Status: in_force

In case of the loss of or damage to any public building of this state or any state institution, educational or otherwise, by fire, or in case of the loss or damage by fire to the apparatus, fixtures, appliances or furniture of any such building, the Oregon Department of Administrative Services may, upon the application of the proper authority or authorities in charge of the building, apparatus, fixtures, appliances or furniture, showing the nature, character and amount of the loss, authorize the immediate reconstruction, rebuilding, repairing or replacing of the buildings, apparatus, fixtures, appliances or furniture. The Secretary of State shall audit and allow all claims therefor, not exceeding in the aggregate an amount specified by the department, in the same manner as other claims against the state are audited and allowed and shall issue certificates of indebtedness therefor. Such certificates shall bear legal interest from date until paid. In no case shall the expenditure of a larger sum be authorized, permitted or made than the actual loss or damage sustained, as shown by the certificate of a competent person or persons appointed by the department to appraise the amount of the damage. [Amended by 1953 c.259 §3]

Source: Section 276.246 — Repair, replacement and reconstruction of buildings, appliances, fixtures and furniture damaged by fire , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors276.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 279c.838 — OR Code / Title 26 / Chapter 279c / Section 279c.838
279C.838 Applicability of state and federal rates of wage
Status: in_force

When a public works project is subject to the Davis-Bacon Act (40 U.S.C. 3141 et seq.):

(1) If the state prevailing rate of wage is higher than the federal prevailing rate of wage, the contractor and every subcontractor on the project shall pay at least the state prevailing rate of wage as determined under ORS 279C.815 (Determination of prevailing wage) ;

(2) The Commissioner of the Bureau of Labor and Industries shall determine the site of the project in a manner consistent with the term “site of the work” as that term is used in federal law and in regulations adopted or guidelines issued in accordance with the Davis-Bacon Act;

(3) The commissioner shall determine in a manner that is consistent with federal law and regulations adopted or guidelines issued in accordance with the Davis-Bacon Act whether workers transporting materials and supplies to and from the site of the project are subject to the Davis-Bacon Act and are entitled to be paid the prevailing rate of wage;

(4) Except as provided in subsection (1) of this section, the commissioner, in consultation with the advisory committee appointed under ORS 279C.820 (Advisory committee to assist commissioner) , may administer and enforce ORS 279C.800 (Definitions for ORS 279C.800 to 279C.870) to 279C.870 (Civil action to enforce payment of prevailing rates of wage) in a manner that is consistent with federal law and regulations adopted or guidelines issued in accordance with the Davis-Bacon Act. The commissioner may provide a waiver from a requirement set forth in ORS 279C.800 (Definitions for ORS 279C.800 to 279C.870) to 279C.870 (Civil action to enforce payment of prevailing rates of wage) if necessary to achieve consistency with the Davis-Bacon Act and to further the purposes of ORS 279C.805 (Policy) ; and

(5) ORS 279C.800 (Definitions for ORS 279C.800 to 279C.870) to 279C.870 (Civil action to enforce payment of prevailing rates of wage) do not apply to workers enrolled in skill training programs that are certified by the United States Secretary of Transportation under the Federal-Aid Highway Act (23 U.S.C. 113(c)). [2005 c.360 §7; 2007 c.844 §5]

Source: Section 279C.838 — Applicability of state and federal rates of wage; determination of site of project; determination of applicability of wage to transportation workers; waiver , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors279C.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 282.010 — OR Code / Title 26 / Chapter 282 / Section 282.010
282.010 Definitions for ORS 282.010 to 282.150
Status: in_force

As used in ORS 282.010 (Definitions for ORS 282.010 to 282.150) to 282.150 (Printing inaugural address of Governor) , unless the context otherwise requires:

(1) “Department” means the Oregon Department of Administrative Services.

(2) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) “Printed public document” means informational matter produced for public distribution regardless of format, method of reproduction, source or copyright, originating in any state agency or produced with the imprint of, by the authority of or at the total or partial expense of any state agency.

(b) “Printed public document” does not include:

(A) Correspondence, forms, interoffice or intraoffice memoranda;

(B) Legislative bills, calendars and interim committee reports made available under ORS 171.206 (Legislative publications) ;

(C) Oregon Revised Statutes or any edition thereof; or

(D) Reports and publications of the Supreme Court, the Court of Appeals and the Oregon Tax Court.

(3) “Printing” means printing, duplicating and copying. [Amended by 1975 c.605 §1; 1993 c.500 §35; 2001 c.539 §1]

Source: Section 282.010 — Definitions for ORS 282.010 to 282.150 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors282.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 276.285 — OR Code / Title 26 / Chapter 276 / Section 276.285
276.285 Maintenance, preservation and development of state-owned property
Status: in_force

(1) It is the policy of the State of Oregon to facilitate and encourage state agencies that own real property and operate facilities to manage and develop these properties in an effective and businesslike manner. The maintenance, preservation and development of state-owned real property and facilities, including, but not limited to, educational institutions, hospitals, parks, roads, libraries and fish hatcheries is essential to enable the State of Oregon to meet the needs of its citizens now and in the future. The purpose of chapter 452, Oregon Laws 1995, is to maintain and protect the investment of the State of Oregon in its public infrastructure.

(2) Any state agency that owns and operates real property or facilities is authorized to establish a separate dedicated account in the State Treasury for the purpose of paying the expenses of constructing, operating, maintaining, repairing, replacing, equipping, improving, acquiring and disposing of such real property and facilities. All moneys in an account established pursuant to this subsection are appropriated continuously to the agency for the purposes described in this subsection. All interest earned on moneys in the account shall be retained in and credited to the account.

(3) Any state agency that owns or operates real property or facilities may establish a rental program for the purpose of recovering and paying for the costs, including debt service, of constructing, operating, maintaining, repairing, replacing, equipping, improving and disposing of real property and facilities consistent with the statutory authority of the state agency. All revenues from such rental programs shall be deposited in the account established pursuant to subsection (2) of this section.

(4) Whenever a state agency that owns and operates real property and facilities, and that has an established account under subsection (2) of this section sells or leases real property, the proceeds from the sale or lease shall be credited to the account established pursuant to subsection (2) of this section, unless disposition of the proceeds is otherwise provided by law.

(5) If a state agency that owns and operates real property and facilities has other statutory authority to provide funding for real property and facility operation and management, the agency may use that authority in lieu of or in addition to the provisions of this section.

(6) When a state agency establishes an account pursuant to subsection (2) of this section, the agency shall provide a report of the revenues to and expenditures from the account as part of its budget submission to the Governor and the Legislative Assembly under ORS chapter 291. The establishment by state agencies of rental rates for real property or facilities pursuant to this section shall be on a biennial basis as part of the budget development process, but modification of the rates may be made during the interim between legislative sessions after a report to the Emergency Board of the proposed rate modification. [1995 c.452 §10; 2017 c.532 §13]

Note: Legislative Counsel has substituted “chapter 452, Oregon Laws 1995,” for the words “this Act” in section 10, chapter 452, Oregon Laws 1995, compiled as 276.285 (Maintenance, preservation and development of state-owned property) . Specific ORS references have not been substituted pursuant to 173.160 (Powers and duties of Legislative Counsel in preparing editions for publication) . These sections may be determined by referring to the 1995 Comparative Section Table located in Volume 22 of ORS.

ASSIGNMENT, LEASING AND RENTAL OF STATE BUILDINGS AND OTHER OFFICE QUARTERS

Source: Section 276.285 — Maintenance, preservation and development of state-owned property; dedicated accounts; rental program , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors276.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 276a.256 — OR Code / Title 26 / Chapter 276a / Section 276a.256
276A.256 Reports of tax expenditures connected to economic development
Status: in_force

(1) For each statute that authorizes a tax expenditure with a purpose connected to economic development and that is listed in subsection (2) of this section, the state agency charged with certifying or otherwise administering the tax expenditure shall submit a report to the State Chief Information Officer. If a statute does not exist to authorize a state agency to certify or otherwise administer the tax expenditure, or if a statute does not provide for certification or administration of the tax expenditure, the Department of Revenue shall submit the report.

(2) This section applies to:

(a) ORS 285C.175 (Enterprise zone exemption) , 285C.362 (Exemption) , 285C.409 (Property tax exemption) , 307.123 (Property of strategic investment program eligible projects) , 307.455 (Definitions for ORS 307.453 to 307.459) , 315.141 (Biomass production or collection) , 315.331 (Energy conservation projects) , 315.336 (Transportation projects) , 315.341 (Renewable energy resource equipment manufacturing facilities) , 315.506 (New business facility in reservation enterprise zone or reservation partnership zone) , 315.507 (Electronic commerce in designated enterprise zone) , 315.514 (Film production development contributions) , 315.533 (Qualified equity investments) , 316.698 (Subtraction for qualifying film production labor rebates) , 316.778 (Small city business development exemption) , 317.124 (Long term enterprise zone facilities) , 317.391 (Small city business development exemption) and 317.394 (Qualifying film production labor rebates) and sections 1 to 5, chapter 112, Oregon Laws 2016.

(b) Grants awarded under ORS 469B.256 (Grant award) in any tax year in which certified renewable energy contributions are received as provided in ORS 315.326 (Renewable energy development contributions) .

(c) ORS 315.354 (Energy conservation facilities) except as applicable in ORS 469B.145 (Application for preliminary certification) (2)(a)(L) or (N).

(d) ORS 316.116 (Credit for alternative energy device) , if the allowed credit exceeds $2,000.

(3) The following information, if the information is already available in an existing database the state agency maintains, must be included in the report required under this section:

(a) The name of each taxpayer or applicant approved for the allowance of a tax expenditure or a grant award under ORS 469B.256 (Grant award) .

(b) The address of each taxpayer or applicant.

(c) The total amount of credit against tax liability, reduction in taxable income or exemption from property taxation granted to each taxpayer or applicant.

(d) Specific outcomes or results required by the tax expenditure program and information about whether the taxpayer or applicant meets those requirements. This information must be based on data the state agency has already collected and analyzed in the course of administering the tax expenditure. Statistics must be accompanied by a description of the methodology employed in the statistics.

(e) An explanation of the state agency’s certification decision for each taxpayer or applicant, if applicable.

(f) Any additional information that the taxpayer or applicant submits and that the state agency relies on in certifying the determination.

(g) Any other information that state agency personnel deem valuable as providing context for the information described in this subsection.

(4) The information reported under subsection (3) of this section may not include proprietary information or information that is exempt from disclosure under ORS 192.311 (Definitions for ORS 192.311 to 192.478) to 192.478 (Exemption for Judicial Department) or 314.835 (Divulging particulars of returns and reports prohibited) .

(5) No later than September 30 of each year, a state agency described in subsection (1) of this section shall submit to the State Chief Information Officer the information required under subsection (3) of this section as applicable to applications for allowance of tax expenditures the state agency approved during the agency fiscal year ending during the current calendar year. The information must then be posted on the Oregon transparency website described in ORS 276A.253 (Oregon transparency website) no later than December 31 of the same year.

(6) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) In addition to the information described in subsection (3) of this section, the State Chief Information Officer shall post on the Oregon transparency website:

(A) Copies of all reports that the State Chief Information Officer, the Department of Revenue or the Oregon Business Development Department receives from counties and other local governments relating to properties in enterprise zones that have received tax exemptions under ORS 285C.170 (Construction-in-process exemption) , 285C.175 (Enterprise zone exemption) or 285C.409 (Property tax exemption) , or that are eligible for tax exemptions under ORS 315.506 (New business facility in reservation enterprise zone or reservation partnership zone) , 315.507 (Electronic commerce in designated enterprise zone) or 317.124 (Long term enterprise zone facilities) by reason of being in an enterprise zone; and

(B) Copies of any annual reports that agencies described in subsection (1) of this section are required by law to produce regarding the administration of statutes listed in subsection (2) of this section.

(b) The reports must be submitted to the State Chief Information Officer in a manner and format that the State Chief Information Officer prescribes.

(7) The information described in this section that is available on the Oregon transparency website must be accessible in the format and manner required by the State Chief Information Officer.

(8) The information described in this section must be provided to the Oregon transparency website by posting reports and providing links to existing information systems applications in accordance with standards established by the State Chief Information Officer. [Formerly 184.484; 2023 c.298 §19]

Note: 276A.256 (Reports of tax expenditures connected to economic development) was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 276A or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 276A.256 — Reports of tax expenditures connected to economic development , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors276A.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 278.215 — OR Code / Title 26 / Chapter 278 / Section 278.215
278.215 Uninsured motorist coverage requirements
Status: in_force

(1) Any insurance or self-insurance provided by moneys from the Insurance Fund for or on account of the operation of motor vehicles within the state’s or public body’s control, shall provide the uninsured motorist coverage required under ORS 742.500 (Definitions for ORS 742.500 to 742.506) to 742.504 (Required provisions of uninsured motorist coverage) and, except as specified in ORS 278.205 (Certificates of insurance) , may provide the personal injury protection benefits required under ORS 742.518 (Definitions for ORS 742.518 to 742.542) to 742.542 (Effect of personal injury protection benefits paid) .

(2) Any local public body, as defined in ORS 30.260 (Definitions for ORS 30.260 to 30.300) , which establishes a self-insurance program under ORS 30.282 (Local public body insurance) for or on account of the operation of motor vehicles within the local public body’s control, shall provide the uninsured motorist coverage required under ORS 742.500 (Definitions for ORS 742.500 to 742.506) to 742.504 (Required provisions of uninsured motorist coverage) and may provide the personal injury protection benefits required under ORS 742.518 (Definitions for ORS 742.518 to 742.542) to 742.542 (Effect of personal injury protection benefits paid) .

(3) The uninsured motorist coverage provided under this section shall be excess over any other collateral benefits to which an injured person is entitled, including, but not limited to, other uninsured motorist coverage, insurance benefits, governmental benefits or gratuitous benefits. [1979 c.842 §4; 1981 c.490 §3; 1985 c.731 §19; 2005 c.175 §4]

Source: Section 278.215 — Uninsured motorist coverage requirements , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors278.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 283.345 — OR Code / Title 26 / Chapter 283 / Section 283.345
283.345 Use of privately owned vehicles
Status: in_force

The Oregon Department of Administrative Services shall adopt rules for the use of privately owned vehicles for official state business where necessary. [Formerly 291.718; 1993 c.335 §9; 1997 c.848 §7]

Source: Section 283.345 — Use of privately owned vehicles; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors283.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 276a.409 — OR Code / Title 26 / Chapter 276a / Section 276a.409
276A.409 Use of agency travel and transportation funds for telecommunications services
Status: in_force

The State Chief Information Officer annually shall review each state agency’s budget, in conjunction with the state agency, to identify funds that the state agency uses for travel and transportation that the state agency could instead use for telecommunications. If the State Chief Information Officer determines that a state agency could use a portion of the state agency’s travel and transportation funds more effectively by instead using telecommunications, without diminishing the affected agency’s existing internal and external communications, the State Chief Information Officer shall recommend to the Emergency Board as described in ORS 291.326 (Powers of board concerning expenditures by state agencies) action that the State Chief Information Officer determines is necessary to dedicate the identified state agency travel and transportation funds for use in telecommunications. The State Chief Information Officer shall make the recommendations to the Emergency Board not later than January 1. [Formerly 283.515]

Source: Section 276A.409 — Use of agency travel and transportation funds for telecommunications services , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors276A.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 276.601 — OR Code / Title 26 / Chapter 276 / Section 276.601
276.601 Establishment of rates for minimum parking fees
Status: reserved

(1) No less than once per biennium, the Oregon Department of Administrative Services shall study and determine the typical market parking rate for any area in which there is a parking facility.

(2) An agency responsible for leasing a space under ORS 276.594 (Management of department facilities in Salem) and 276.595 (Management of other facilities) shall establish a base rate for leasing a space at an amount no less than:

(a) The amount calculated by the agency to produce revenues that are expected to cover the agency’s costs to provide such parking facilities, including amounts necessary to operate, maintain and improve the parking facilities, to cover required depreciation and debt service expenditures and to offset any revenues lost through reductions or incentives under subsection (3) or (4) of this section; and

(b) The typical market parking rate for the area, as determined by the department under subsection (1) of this section.

(3) Subject to rules established by the department, and consistent with the policies under ORS 276.591 (Definition) , an agency may establish fees below the base rate, or provide reduced-cost or free parking:

(a) For employees who have been issued a disabled person parking permit by the Department of Transportation and require the use of their vehicle in traveling to and from work;

(b) For employees who have registered with and are participating in a carpool or vanpool;

(c) For employees participating in a program which encourages the use of parking spaces in noncongested areas;

(d) For motorcycles, bicycles and similar vehicles;

(e) To reduce a public hardship to those transacting business with the state agency or using the state agency services, but not including state employees; or

(f) Where conditions show that within the area there is no market or a reduced market for parking spaces.

(4) The state agency that controls the parking facility retains funds collected under this section. Funds collected under this section must be first used to cover the costs of parking as provided under subsection (2)(a) of this section. Agencies are encouraged to use additional receipts obtained under this section to offer programs to incentivize employee carpooling, vanpooling, transit use or other alternative commuting to support the goals under ORS 276.591 (Definition) .

(5) Subject to rules established by the department, an agency may establish fees in excess of the base rate for individually reserved parking spaces or parking spaces with greater desirability or quality.

(6) The state agency may designate spaces within a parking facility that are not leased as available to the public as free or metered spaces.

(7) Except as provided in this section, a state agency may not provide an employee with parking vouchers or reduced or free parking within a parking facility. [1981 c.591 §4; 2021 c.107 §4]

BUILDINGS AT STATE INSTITUTIONS; STATE BUILDING FUND

Source: Section 276.601 — Establishment of rates for minimum parking fees; exceptions; use of receipts; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors276.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 283.330 — OR Code / Title 26 / Chapter 283 / Section 283.330
283.330 Department responsible for motor vehicles under its control
Status: in_force

The Oregon Department of Administrative Services shall direct and be responsible for the acquisition, operation, maintenance, storage, repair and replacement of and access to motor vehicles under its control. The department shall utilize all state facilities available for the maintenance, repair and storage of such motor vehicles. [Formerly 291.712; 1993 c.335 §6]

Source: Section 283.330 — Department responsible for motor vehicles under its control , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors283.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 279c.850 — OR Code / Title 26 / Chapter 279c / Section 279c.850
279C.850 Inspection to determine whether prevailing rate of wage being paid
Status: in_force

(1) At any reasonable time the Commissioner of the Bureau of Labor and Industries may enter the office or business establishment of any contractor or subcontractor performing public works and gather facts and information necessary to determine whether the prevailing rate of wage is actually being paid by such contractor or subcontractor to workers upon public works.

(2) Upon request by the commissioner, every contractor or subcontractor performing work on public works shall make available to the commissioner for inspection during normal business hours any payroll or other records in the possession or under the control of the contractor or subcontractor that are deemed necessary by the commissioner to determine whether the prevailing rate of wage is actually being paid by such contractor or subcontractor to workers upon public works. The commissioner’s request must be made a reasonable time in advance of the inspection.

(3) Notwithstanding ORS 192.311 (Definitions for ORS 192.311 to 192.478) to 192.478 (Exemption for Judicial Department) , any record obtained or made by the commissioner under this section is not open to inspection by the public.

(4) The commissioner may, without necessity of an assignment, initiate legal proceedings against employers to enjoin future failures to pay required prevailing rates of wage or overtime pay and to require the payment of prevailing rates of wage or overtime pay due employees. The commissioner is entitled to recover, in addition to other costs, such sum as the court or judge may determine reasonable as attorney fees. If the commissioner does not prevail in the action, the commissioner shall pay all costs and disbursements from the Bureau of Labor and Industries Account. [2003 c.794 §170]

Source: Section 279C.850 — Inspection to determine whether prevailing rate of wage being paid; civil action for failure to pay prevailing rate of wage or overtime , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors279C.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 279c.435 — OR Code / Title 26 / Chapter 279c / Section 279c.435
279C.435 Effect of prequalification by Department of Transportation or Oregon Department of Administrative Services
Status: in_force

If a person is prequalified with the Department of Transportation or with the Oregon Department of Administrative Services, the person is rebuttably presumed qualified with any other contracting agency for the same kind of work. When qualifying for the same kind of work with another contracting agency, the person may submit proof of the prequalification in lieu of a prequalification application as required by ORS 279C.430 (Prequalification of bidders) . [2003 c.794 §128]

Source: Section 279C.435 — Effect of prequalification by Department of Transportation or Oregon Department of Administrative Services , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors279C.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 279c.395 — OR Code / Title 26 / Chapter 279c / Section 279c.395
279C.395 Rejection of bids
Status: in_force

A contracting agency may reject any bid not in compliance with all prescribed public bidding procedures and requirements, and may, for good cause, reject all bids upon a finding of the contracting agency it is in the public interest to do so. In any case where competitive bids are required and all bids are rejected, and the proposed project is not abandoned, new bids may be called for as in the first instance. [2003 c.794 §121]

Source: Section 279C.395 — Rejection of bids , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors279C.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 282.150 — OR Code / Title 26 / Chapter 282 / Section 282.150
282.150 Printing inaugural address of Governor
Status: in_force

At the inauguration of a Governor, the Oregon Department of Administrative Services shall cause to be printed such number of copies of the inaugural address as the Governor-elect directs. [Amended by 1957 c.230 §1; 1975 c.605 §10; 2001 c.539 §9]

Source: Section 282.150 — Printing inaugural address of Governor , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors282.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 279c.655 — OR Code / Title 26 / Chapter 279c / Section 279c.655
279C.655 Extension and compensation when work suspended
Status: in_force

If a public contract is not terminated but work under the contract is suspended by an order of a contracting agency for any reason considered to be in the public interest other than a labor dispute or any third-party judicial proceeding relating to the work other than a suit or action filed in regards to a labor dispute, the contractor is entitled to a reasonable extension of the contract time and reasonable compensation for all costs resulting from the suspension plus a reasonable allowance for overhead with respect to such costs. [2003 c.794 §161]

Source: Section 279C.655 — Extension and compensation when work suspended , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors279C.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 283.315 — OR Code / Title 26 / Chapter 283 / Section 283.315
283.315 Establishing motor pools
Status: in_force

(1) The Oregon Department of Administrative Services shall establish a motor pool for the common use of state agencies and public agencies that have entered into intergovernmental agreements with the department in accordance with ORS chapter 190 for the purpose of establishing a motor pool for common use. The motor pool shall consist of vehicles, supplies, services, facilities and equipment necessary to enable the department, other state agencies and public agencies to meet the department’s and the agencies’ transportation and related needs. Subject to the requirements set forth in subsection (2) of this section, the department may also establish in the state such subsidiary motor pools under the direct control or under the supervision of a state agency as are necessary.

(2) The department shall establish policies, methods and means by which the department, other state agencies and public agencies described in subsection (1) of this section can acquire, share, maintain, use, repair and dispose of motor pool resources cost-effectively and efficiently, with particular attention to avoiding overuse or underuse of motor pool resources. The department shall establish one or more programs with other public agencies in which the department evaluates the effectiveness of different alternatives before adopting a particular policy, method or means for meeting the requirements of this section. The department shall specifically consider such methods as consolidating vehicle storage and maintenance services and increasing ridesharing opportunities among agencies for persons who use motor pool resources.

(3) After consulting and coordinating with a public agency with which the department has an intergovernmental agreement under ORS chapter 190 for establishing and using a motor pool, the department may amend the intergovernmental agreement to reflect the policies, methods and means the department establishes under subsection (2) of this section.

(4) The department shall submit a report that describes the department’s actions and evaluates the costs, benefits and effectiveness of the actions at least once each biennium to the committees of the Legislative Assembly that the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President of the Senate designate.

(5) This section does not apply to the department’s, a state agency’s or another public agency’s procuring and equipping a motor vehicle that is used for emergency services, as defined in ORS 401.025 (Definitions for ORS chapter 401) . [Formerly 291.706; 1993 c.335 §2a; 2011 c.453 §1]

Source: Section 283.315 — Establishing motor pools , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors283.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 282.080 — OR Code / Title 26 / Chapter 282 / Section 282.080
282.080 State Printer
Status: in_force

(1) Subject to any applicable provisions of the Oregon Constitution and the State Personnel Relations Law, the Director of the Oregon Department of Administrative Services shall appoint a State Printer. The State Printer shall be paid out of the Oregon Department of Administrative Services Operating Fund as provided in ORS 282.110 (Use of Oregon Department of Administrative Services Operating Fund) .

(2) Subject to any applicable provisions of the Oregon Constitution, the director shall establish qualifications, duties and a job description for the State Printer. [Amended by 1959 c.662 §9; 2001 c.539 §7a]

Source: Section 282.080 — State Printer , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors282.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 276.046 — OR Code / Title 26 / Chapter 276 / Section 276.046
276.046 Authority for department to acquire and improve land in capitol area
Status: in_force

(1) The Oregon Department of Administrative Services may obtain title in the name of the State of Oregon by purchase, agreement, donation or exercise of the power of eminent domain, for development as a part of the capitol area to all land lying within the Capitol Mall.

(2) From time to time, when offered at proper prices and from funds available through appropriations for such purpose or through the Emergency Board, the department may purchase or acquire by agreement or donation, for development as a part of the capitol area, land lying within the Capitol Mall.

(3) The department may improve and develop the land acquired in a manner to accomplish the purpose and intent of ORS 276.054 (Declaration of policy concerning capitol area and other areas) . [Amended by 1957 c.377 §1; 2005 c.217 §15]

Source: Section 276.046 — Authority for department to acquire and improve land in capitol area , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors276.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 278.425 — OR Code / Title 26 / Chapter 278 / Section 278.425
278.425 Insurance Fund
Status: in_force

(1) There is established an Insurance Fund as a separate fund in the State Treasury, separate and distinct from the General Fund, which shall be used to provide insurance and self-insurance for the State of Oregon under this chapter, and for participating local public bodies under ORS 30.282 (Local public body insurance) and 278.125 (Purchase of insurance) to 278.215 (Uninsured motorist coverage requirements) . The moneys in the Insurance Fund may be invested as provided in ORS 293.701 (Definitions for ORS 293.701 to 293.857) to 293.857 (Separate accounts for each local government) in “investment funds” as defined in ORS 293.701 (Definitions for ORS 293.701 to 293.857) which includes the Insurance Fund. Interest earned by the fund shall be credited to the fund.

(2) The Insurance Fund shall be administratively separated to assure individual accountability of the state and local public body liability insurance programs under ORS 30.282 (Local public body insurance) and 278.125 (Purchase of insurance) to 278.215 (Uninsured motorist coverage requirements) and the state property insurance program under this chapter.

(3) All moneys arising from the operation of this section and ORS 278.405 (Department to manage risk management and insurance programs) , 278.415 (Department authorization of agency insurance purchases) and 278.435 (Fund to operate on actuarially sound basis) and the provisions of this chapter and ORS 30.260 (Definitions for ORS 30.260 to 30.300) to 30.300 (ORS 30.260 to 30.300 exclusive) and 278.322 (Child care facility liability insurance coverage) shall be set aside by the State Treasurer and credited to the Insurance Fund. The moneys in the Insurance Fund are continuously appropriated to the Oregon Department of Administrative Services to administer the provisions of this chapter and ORS 30.260 (Definitions for ORS 30.260 to 30.300) to 30.300 (ORS 30.260 to 30.300 exclusive) and 278.322 (Child care facility liability insurance coverage) . [1985 c.731 §4; 1989 c.966 §13]

Source: Section 278.425 — Insurance Fund; uses , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors278.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 279b.115 — OR Code / Title 26 / Chapter 279b / Section 279b.115
279B.115 Qualified products lists
Status: in_force

(1) A contracting agency may develop and maintain a qualified products list in instances in which the testing or examination of goods before initiating a procurement is necessary or desirable in order to best satisfy the requirements of the contracting agency. For purposes of this section, “goods” includes products that have associated or incidental service components, such as supplier warranty obligations or maintenance service programs.

(2) In the initial development of any qualified products list, a contracting agency shall give public notice, in accordance with ORS 279B.055 (Competitive sealed bidding) (4), of the opportunity for potential contractors, sellers or suppliers to submit goods for testing and examination to determine their acceptability for inclusion on the list and may solicit in writing representative groups of potential contractors, sellers or suppliers to submit goods for the testing and examination. Any potential contractor, seller or supplier, even though not solicited, may offer its goods for consideration.

(3) A contracting agency’s inclusion of goods on a qualified products list shall be based on the results of tests or examinations. Notwithstanding any provision of ORS 192.311 (Definitions for ORS 192.311 to 192.478) to 192.478 (Exemption for Judicial Department) , a contracting agency may make the test or examination results public in a manner that protects the identity of the potential contractor, seller or supplier that offered the goods for testing or examination, including by using only numerical designations. Notwithstanding any provision of ORS 192.311 (Definitions for ORS 192.311 to 192.478) to 192.478 (Exemption for Judicial Department) , a contracting agency may keep confidential trade secrets, test data and similar information provided by a potential contractor, seller or supplier if so requested in writing by the potential contractor, seller or supplier.

(4) The inclusion of goods on a qualified products list does not constitute and may not be construed as a prequalification under ORS 279B.120 (Prequalification of prospective bidders and proposers) and 279B.125 (Application for prequalification) of any prospective contractor, seller or supplier of goods on the qualified products list. [2003 c.794 §60]

Source: Section 279B.115 — Qualified products lists , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors279B.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 279c.545 — OR Code / Title 26 / Chapter 279c / Section 279c.545
279C.545 Time limitation on claim for overtime
Status: in_force

When labor is employed by the state or a county, school district, municipality, municipal corporation or subdivision thereof through another as a contractor, any worker employed by the contractor shall be foreclosed from the right to collect for any overtime provided in ORS 279C.540 (Maximum hours of labor on public contracts) unless a claim for payment is filed with the contractor within 90 days from the completion of the contract, providing the contractor has:

(1) Caused a circular clearly printed in boldfaced 12-point type and containing a copy of this section to be posted in a prominent place alongside the door of the timekeeper’s office or in a similar place that is readily available and freely visible to workers employed on the work.

(2) Maintained the circular continuously posted from the inception to the completion of the contract on which workers are or have been employed. [2003 c.794 §145]

Source: Section 279C.545 — Time limitation on claim for overtime; posting of circular by contractor , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors279C.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 279c.530 — OR Code / Title 26 / Chapter 279c / Section 279c.530
279C.530 Condition concerning payment for medical care and providing workers’ compensation
Status: in_force

(1) Every public improvement contract shall contain a condition that the contractor shall promptly, as due, make payment to any person, copartnership, association or corporation furnishing medical, surgical and hospital care services or other needed care and attention, incident to sickness or injury, to the employees of the contractor, of all sums that the contractor agrees to pay for the services and all moneys and sums that the contractor collected or deducted from the wages of employees under any law, contract or agreement for the purpose of providing or paying for the services.

(2) Every public contract subject to this chapter shall contain a clause or condition that all subject employers working under the contract are either employers that will comply with ORS 656.017 (Employer required to pay compensation and perform other duties) or employers that are exempt under ORS 656.126 (Coverage while temporarily in or out of state) . [2003 c.794 §143; 2005 c.103 §30]

Source: Section 279C.530 — Condition concerning payment for medical care and providing workers’ compensation , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors279C.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 283.325 — OR Code / Title 26 / Chapter 283 / Section 283.325
283.325 Acquisition of motor vehicles by department
Status: in_force

Subject to ORS 283.327 (Purchase or lease of light-duty vehicles by state agencies) , the Oregon Department of Administrative Services may acquire motor vehicles by purchase or transfer. All motor vehicles transferred to or purchased for the department shall become a motor pool from which, upon requisition and proper showing to the department of need and use for official state business only by a state agency, or on evidence that a specific intergovernmental agreement allows a public agency to be provided with motor pool vehicles, supplies and services, there may be assigned suitable transportation, either on a temporary or permanent basis. [Formerly 291.710; 1991 c.399 §5; 1993 c.335 §4]

Source: Section 283.325 — Acquisition of motor vehicles by department; assignment to state agencies , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors283.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 279c.835 — OR Code / Title 26 / Chapter 279c / Section 279c.835
279C.835 Notifying commissioner of public works contract subject to prevailing wage
Status: in_force

Public agencies shall notify the Commissioner of the Bureau of Labor and Industries in writing, on a form prescribed by the commissioner, whenever a contract subject to the provisions of ORS 279C.800 (Definitions for ORS 279C.800 to 279C.870) to 279C.870 (Civil action to enforce payment of prevailing rates of wage) has been awarded. The notification shall be made within 30 days of the date that the contract is awarded. The notification shall include payment of the fee required under ORS 279C.825 (Fees) and a copy of the disclosure of first-tier subcontractors that was submitted under ORS 279C.370 (First-tier subcontractor disclosure) . [2003 c.794 §175; 2009 c.161 §3]

Source: Section 279C.835 — Notifying commissioner of public works contract subject to prevailing wage; payment of fee , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors279C.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 279c.615 — OR Code / Title 26 / Chapter 279c / Section 279c.615
279C.615 Preference for labor and material liens
Status: in_force

All labor and material liens have preference and are superior to all other liens and claims of any kind or nature created by ORS 279C.500 (“Person” defined) to 279C.530 (Condition concerning payment for medical care and providing workers’ compensation) and 279C.600 (Right of action on payment bond or public works bond of contractor or subcontractor) to 279C.625 (Joint liability when payment bond not executed) . [2003 c.794 §157]

Source: Section 279C.615 — Preference for labor and material liens , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors279C.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 280.057 — OR Code / Title 26 / Chapter 280 / Section 280.057
280.057 Local option taxes for community colleges
Status: in_force

A local option tax levied by a community college district or community college service district may not exceed the amount of reduction in ad valorem property taxes caused under ORS 310.200 (Purpose) to 310.242 (1997-1998 compression of consolidated rates) . [1997 c.541 §308b]

Note: 280.057 (Local option taxes for community colleges) was added to and made a part of 280.040 (Definitions for ORS 280.040 to 280.145) to 280.145 (Serial levy under former law) by legislative action but was not added to any smaller series therein. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 280.057 — Local option taxes for community colleges; maximum amount , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors280.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 279a.142 — OR Code / Title 26 / Chapter 279a / Section 279a.142
279A.142 Limitation of competition
Status: in_force

A contracting agency may, by appropriate ordinance, resolution, rule or other appropriate legislative action, limit competition for a public contract to emerging small businesses certified under ORS 200.055 (Certification as disadvantaged business enterprise, minority-owned business, woman-owned business, veteran-owned business or emerging small business) if the contract price is estimated at $250,000 or less and is funded by the Emerging Small Business Account established under ORS 200.180 (Emerging Small Business Account) . [2007 c.344 §2; 2015 c.565 §14; 2021 c.630 §46]

Source: Section 279A.142 — Limitation of competition , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors279A.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 276a.368 — OR Code / Title 26 / Chapter 276a / Section 276a.368
276A.368 Purpose of data
Status: in_force

(1) Publishable data available on the web portal maintained under ORS 276A.353 (Chief Data Officer) is provided for informational purposes only. The state does not warrant the completeness, accuracy, content or fitness for any particular purpose or use of publishable data made available on the web portal. No warranties may be implied or inferred with respect to the publishable data made available on the web portal.

(2) The state is not liable for any deficiencies in the completeness, accuracy, content or fitness for any particular purpose or use of publishable data made available on the web portal or by any third-party application utilizing publishable data.

(3) All publishable data is in the public domain for purposes of applicable copyright laws.

(4) The Chief Data Officer shall post the text of subsections (1) to (3) of this section on the web portal home page. [2017 c.720 §7]

Source: Section 276A.368 — Purpose of data; limitation of liability; publishable data in public domain , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors276A.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 276.058 — OR Code / Title 26 / Chapter 276 / Section 276.058
276.058 Investigation and review of proposals
Status: in_force

The Capitol Planning Commission shall:

(1) Investigate the advisability of additions to, reductions of or other changes in state buildings and grounds in the areas described by ORS 276.054 (Declaration of policy concerning capitol area and other areas) ;

(2) Investigate, review and make recommendations on all proposals of state agencies to add to, reduce or otherwise change the use of a state building or grounds in the areas described by ORS 276.054 (Declaration of policy concerning capitol area and other areas) ;

(3) Advise the State Parks and Recreation Department on matters related to the State Capitol State Park and on matters related to development that is located within the State Capitol State Park; and

(4) Advise the Oregon Department of Administrative Services on:

(a) The planning and location of state buildings in the areas described by ORS 276.054 (Declaration of policy concerning capitol area and other areas) ;

(b) The development of the areas described by ORS 276.054 (Declaration of policy concerning capitol area and other areas) , including but not limited to general design, landscaping, traffic management, monuments, statues and fountains; and

(c) All other matters connected with a proposed construction or development to be undertaken by the state within the areas described by ORS 276.054 (Declaration of policy concerning capitol area and other areas) . [2009 c.896 §6]

Note: See note under 276.055 (Capitol Planning Commission) .

Source: Section 276.058 — Investigation and review of proposals; advice to Oregon Department of Administrative Services and State Parks and Recreation Department , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors276.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 276.021 — OR Code / Title 26 / Chapter 276 / Section 276.021
276.021 State building police officers
Status: in_force

The Director of the Oregon Department of Administrative Services, subject to any applicable provisions of the State Personnel Relations Law, shall appoint and supervise state building police officers, who shall protect the buildings and property in the capitol area that are within the jurisdiction of the Oregon Department of Administrative Services and enforce traffic and parking rules established by the department in areas subject to its jurisdiction and, in performing such duties, shall have the same authority as other peace officers as defined in ORS 133.005 (Definitions for ORS 133.005 to 133.400 and 133.410 to 133.450) . [1974 c.28 §2; 1977 c.116 §6; 1993 c.500 §17]

Note: See note under 276.013 (Acquisition of office buildings) .

Source: Section 276.021 — State building police officers; appointment; duties; status , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors276.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 283.130 — OR Code / Title 26 / Chapter 283 / Section 283.130
283.130 “Agency” defined for ORS 283.140 and 283.143
Status: in_force

As used in ORS 283.140 (Telephone and telecommunications, mail, shuttle bus and messenger services) and 283.143 (Surcharge for telecommunications services) , “state agency” or “agency” includes the Legislative Assembly, at the option of the Legislative Assembly, or any statutory, standing, special or interim committees of the Legislative Assembly, at the option of the committee. [Formerly 291.659; 2009 c.601 §2]

Source: Section 283.130 — “Agency” defined for ORS 283.140 and 283.143 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors283.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 276.736 — OR Code / Title 26 / Chapter 276 / Section 276.736
276.736 Levy of tax
Status: in_force

The council or other governing body of the city, when authorized by vote of the majority of the electors thereof, shall:

(1) Levy the tax or issue and sell bonds as directed by such vote, not to exceed the maximum amount authorized.

(2) Purchase a site and erect and thereafter maintain the community house.

(3) Adopt ordinances regulating and governing the use and occupancy of the community house.

Source: Section 276.736 — Levy of tax; sale of bonds; construction and maintenance of houses , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors276.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 279a.155 — OR Code / Title 26 / Chapter 279a / Section 279a.155
279A.155 State procurement of paper
Status: in_force

No less than 35 percent of state agency procurements of paper products may be from recycled paper products. [2003 c.794 §21]

Source: Section 279A.155 — State procurement of paper , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors279A.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 282.110 — OR Code / Title 26 / Chapter 282 / Section 282.110
282.110 Use of Oregon Department of Administrative Services Operating Fund
Status: in_force

(1) All moneys received by the Oregon Department of Administrative Services for printing, ruling and binding shall be promptly deposited in the State Treasury to the credit of the Oregon Department of Administrative Services Operating Fund created by ORS 283.076 (Oregon Department of Administrative Services Operating Fund) .

(2) In addition to the other purposes for which the Oregon Department of Administrative Services Operating Fund may be used, the Oregon Department of Administrative Services Operating Fund hereby is appropriated continuously for and may be used for the purchase of all supplies and the payment of all labor and expense, including equipment and facilities, connected with the department’s printing, publishing and distribution activities. The administrative costs incurred in the operation of the Oregon Department of Administrative Services Operating Fund for the purposes of this section shall be paid from the account and shall be added to the costs of the department’s printing, publishing and distribution activities. [Amended by 1959 c.662 §8; 1975 c.605 §8; 1981 c.106 §16; 2001 c.539 §8]

Source: Section 282.110 — Use of Oregon Department of Administrative Services Operating Fund , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors282.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 276.096 — OR Code / Title 26 / Chapter 276 / Section 276.096
276.096 Consultation with certain agencies, officers and groups
Status: in_force

(1) In carrying out the duties of the Director of the Oregon Department of Administrative Services under ORS 276.095 (Use of buildings by state and public) , the director shall consult with the Capitol Planning Commission, the designated State Historic Preservation Officer, the State Parks and Recreation Department, the Oregon Historical Society, the Arts Program of the Oregon Business Development Department, local landmark commissions and historic societies and the chief executive officers of those units of local government in each area served by existing or proposed state offices and shall solicit the comments of other community leaders and members of the general public that the director considers appropriate.

(2) Whenever the director undertakes a review of state building needs within a geographical area, the director shall request the cooperation of the State Historic Preservation Officer to identify an existing building within the geographical areas that is of historical, architectural or cultural significance and that is suitable, whether or not in need of repair, alteration or addition, for acquisition or purchase to meet the building needs of state government. [1977 c.599 §4; 1993 c.209 §20; 2001 c.104 §85; 2003 c.796 §§9,10; 2005 c.217 §17; 2009 c.896 §9]

Note: See note under 276.093 (Definitions for ORS 276.093 to 276.098 and 276.440) .

Source: Section 276.096 — Consultation with certain agencies, officers and groups; cooperation with State Historic Preservation Officer , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors276.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 279c.540 — OR Code / Title 26 / Chapter 279c / Section 279c.540
279C.540 Maximum hours of labor on public contracts
Status: in_force

(1) When labor is employed by the state or a county, school district, municipality, municipal corporation or subdivision thereof through a contractor, a person may not be required or permitted to labor more than 10 hours in any one day, or 40 hours in any one week, except in cases of necessity or emergency or when the public policy absolutely requires it, in which event, the person so employed for excessive hours shall receive at least time and a half pay:

(a) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(A) For all overtime in excess of eight hours in any one day or 40 hours in any one week when the work week is five consecutive days, Monday through Friday; or

(B) For all overtime in excess of 10 hours in any one day or 40 hours in any one week when the work week is four consecutive days, Monday through Friday; and

(b) For all work performed on Saturday and on the following legal holidays:

(A) Each Sunday.

(B) New Year’s Day on January 1.

(C) Memorial Day on the last Monday in May.

(D) Independence Day on July 4.

(E) Labor Day on the first Monday in September.

(F) Thanksgiving Day on the fourth Thursday in November.

(G) Christmas Day on December 25.

(2) An employer shall give notice in writing to employees who perform work under subsection (1) of this section, either at the time of hire or before commencement of work on the contract, or by posting a notice in a location frequented by employees, of the number of hours per day and days per week that employees may be required to work.

(3) For the purpose of this section, each time a legal holiday, other than Sunday, listed in subsection (1) of this section falls on Sunday, the succeeding Monday shall be recognized as a legal holiday. Each time a legal holiday listed in subsection (1) of this section falls on Saturday, the preceding Friday shall be recognized as a legal holiday.

(4) Subsections (1) to (3) of this section do not apply to a public improvement contract or a contract for services if the contractor is a party to a collective bargaining agreement in effect with any labor organization.

(5) When specifically agreed to under a written labor-management negotiated labor agreement, an employee may be paid at least time and a half pay for work performed on any legal holiday specified in ORS 187.010 (Legal holidays) and 187.020 (Additional legal holidays) that is not listed in subsection (1) of this section.

(6) This section does not apply to contracts for personal services as defined in ORS 279C.100 (Definitions for ORS 279C.100 to 279C.125) , provided that persons employed under such contracts shall receive at least time and a half pay for work performed on the legal holidays specified in subsection (1)(b)(B) to (G) of this section and for all overtime worked in excess of 40 hours in any one week, except for individuals under personal services contracts who are excluded under ORS 653.010 (Definitions for ORS 653.010 to 653.261) to 653.261 (Minimum employment conditions) or under 29 U.S.C. 201 to 209 from receiving overtime.

(7) Subsections (1) and (2) of this section do not apply to contracts for services at a county fair or for other events authorized by a county fair board if persons employed under the contract receive at least time and a half for work in excess of 10 hours in any one day or 40 hours in any one week.

(8) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) Subsections (1) and (2) of this section do not apply to contracts for services. However, persons employed under such contracts shall receive at least time and a half pay for work performed on the legal holidays specified in a collective bargaining agreement or in subsection (1)(b)(B) to (G) of this section and for all time worked in excess of 10 hours in any one day or in excess of 40 hours in any one week, whichever is greater.

(b) An employer shall give notice in writing to employees who work on a contract for services, either at the time of hire or before commencement of work on the contract, or by posting a notice in a location frequented by employees, of the number of hours per day and days per week that the employees may be required to work.

(9) Any contractor or subcontractor or contractor’s or subcontractor’s surety that violates the provisions of this section is liable to the affected employees in the amount of their unpaid overtime wages and in an additional amount equal to the unpaid overtime wages as liquidated damages. If the violation results from willful falsification of payroll records, the contractor or subcontractor or contractor’s or subcontractor’s surety is liable to the affected employees in the amount of their unpaid overtime wages and an additional amount equal to twice the unpaid overtime wages as liquidated damages.

(10) An action to enforce liability to employees under subsection (9) of this section may be brought as an action on the contractor’s payment bond as provided for in ORS 279C.610 (Action on contractor’s public works bond or payment bond) .

(11) In accordance with ORS chapter 183, the Commissioner of the Bureau of Labor and Industries may adopt rules to carry out the provisions of this section. [2003 c.794 §144; 2005 c.103 §31]

Source: Section 279C.540 — Maximum hours of labor on public contracts; holidays; exceptions; liability to workers; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors279C.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 276.385 — OR Code / Title 26 / Chapter 276 / Section 276.385
276.385 Rentals for buildings other than State Capitol or Supreme Court Building
Status: in_force

(1) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Oregon Department of Administrative Services shall fix rentals for space in buildings specified in ORS 276.004 (Utilization of buildings and grounds other than State Capitol, Supreme Court Building and State Capitol State Park) , and rentals or other charges for parking facilities. The rentals shall be fixed on a basis as nearly uniform as practicable to provide amounts:

(a) To pay the expenses of operating, maintaining and insuring and paying depreciation on the buildings controlled and managed by the department;

(b) To construct, improve, repair, equip and furnish additional buildings, structures and other projects for state government, and to purchase or improve sites therefor; and

(c) To provide amounts necessary to repay indebtedness, and the interest thereon, incurred to construct, improve, repair, equip and furnish buildings, structures and other projects for state government.

(2) The Oregon Department of Administrative Services shall negotiate with the Department of Transportation and other state agencies who own, operate or control state buildings to determine a fair rental rate when such facilities are to be used by other than the owning agency.

(3) Except in the case of the State Transportation Building and such other buildings owned or controlled by other state agencies, all rentals under this section shall be credited to the Oregon Department of Administrative Services Operating Fund. Rentals for the State Transportation Building, and such other state-owned buildings, are credited to the appropriate state fund for the purposes of that fund. [1969 c.706 §10; 1977 c.116 §4; 1977 c.598 §12; 1993 c.500 §21; 2005 c.755 §9]

Source: Section 276.385 — Rentals for buildings other than State Capitol or Supreme Court Building , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors276.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 276.122 — OR Code / Title 26 / Chapter 276 / Section 276.122
276.122 Assistance, grants, donations or gifts from United States and others
Status: in_force

For any of the purposes of ORS 276.005 (Capital Projects Fund) and 276.426 (Location of leased office quarters of state agencies to be centralized) , the Oregon Department of Administrative Services may:

(1) Accept financial assistance and grants, either in the form of land, leasehold interests, money or labor, from the United States, State of Oregon, or any of its agencies subject to the conditions imposed thereon, regardless of any conflicting state law and may accept any grant or donation of land, leasehold interest, money or other valuable property made by others. Unless enjoined by the terms of the grant or donation, the department may convert the same into money and all moneys so obtained shall be credited to the State Capital Construction Account; and

(2) Enter into agreements and joint ventures with the United States, other political subdivisions or other state agencies to accomplish these purposes. [1957 c.727 §3; 1969 c.706 §33; 1977 c.598 §9]

Source: Section 276.122 — Assistance, grants, donations or gifts from United States and others; disposition , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors276.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 276.110 — OR Code / Title 26 / Chapter 276 / Section 276.110
276.110 Definitions for ORS 276.009, 276.013, 276.015 and 276.110 to 276.137
Status: in_force

As used in ORS 276.009 (Acquisition of state office buildings by installment payments or lease purchase) , 276.013 (Acquisition of office buildings) , 276.015 (Investment of certain funds) and 276.110 (Definitions for ORS 276.009, 276.013, 276.015 and 276.110 to 276.137) to 276.137 (Title to buildings) , unless the context requires otherwise:

(1) “Cost of acquisition” includes the costs of sites, plans, specifications, architects’ fees, interest on investments of the investing funds and all other costs related to the erection and equipping of office buildings or to the purchase, alteration, repair and equipping of buildings for office purposes.

(2) “Investing agency” means the board, commission, department or other agency whose funds are defined as investment funds in ORS 293.701 (Definitions for ORS 293.701 to 293.857) .

(3) “Investing funds” means those funds enumerated in ORS 293.701 (Definitions for ORS 293.701 to 293.857) (2), when invested pursuant to ORS 276.009 (Acquisition of state office buildings by installment payments or lease purchase) , 276.013 (Acquisition of office buildings) , 276.015 (Investment of certain funds) and 276.110 (Definitions for ORS 276.009, 276.013, 276.015 and 276.110 to 276.137) to 276.137 (Title to buildings) .

(4) “Office building” means any building, or portion thereof, in the State of Oregon acquired under ORS 276.009 (Acquisition of state office buildings by installment payments or lease purchase) , 276.013 (Acquisition of office buildings) , 276.015 (Investment of certain funds) and 276.110 (Definitions for ORS 276.009, 276.013, 276.015 and 276.110 to 276.137) to 276.137 (Title to buildings) , by appropriation therefor, or as otherwise provided by law, to provide office quarters for state agencies and may include parking, storage, motor pool, service and other facilities.

(5) “State Treasurer” means the State Treasurer in the capacity of investment officer for the Oregon Investment Council. [1957 c.727 §1; 1959 c.157 §5; 1967 c.335 §27; 1969 c.199 §24; 1969 c.706 §29; 1977 c.598 §7; 2019 c.278 §9]

Source: Section 276.110 — Definitions for ORS 276.009, 276.013, 276.015 and 276.110 to 276.137 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors276.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 276.003 — OR Code / Title 26 / Chapter 276 / Section 276.003
276.003 State Capitol Operating Account
Status: in_force

(1) There is created in the General Fund of the State Treasury a State Capitol Operating Account. Moneys credited to the account are appropriated continuously to the Legislative Administration Committee to pay the expenses of operating, maintaining, protecting and insuring the State Capitol and to reimburse the State Parks and Recreation Department for a share of the expenses of ground maintenance, utilities and other necessary expenses.

(2) The Legislative Administration Committee may on behalf of the State of Oregon solicit and accept gifts, grants and donations from public and private sources for the purposes set out in ORS 276.002 (Control of State Capitol) . Such gifts, grants and donations shall be deposited by the committee in separate, appropriate trust accounts until such time as required to meet the obligations for which the gifts, grants or donations were intended.

(3) A gift or donation to the Legislative Administration Committee is a gift or donation to the State of Oregon. [1977 c.116 §5; 1981 c.132 §3; 1997 c.817 §3; 2001 c.118 §3; 2007 c.892 §1; 2009 c.281 §2; 2015 c.35 §2]

Note: 276.003 (State Capitol Operating Account) was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 276 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 276.003 — State Capitol Operating Account , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors276.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 279a.110 — OR Code / Title 26 / Chapter 279a / Section 279a.110
279A.110 Discrimination in subcontracting prohibited
Status: reserved

(1) A bidder or proposer that competes for or is awarded a public contract may not discriminate against a subcontractor in awarding a subcontract because the subcontractor is a disadvantaged business enterprise, a minority-owned business, a woman-owned business, a veteran-owned business or an emerging small business that is certified under ORS 200.055 (Certification as disadvantaged business enterprise, minority-owned business, woman-owned business, veteran-owned business or emerging small business) .

(2) A contracting agency may debar or disqualify, under ORS 279B.130 (Debarment of prospective bidders and proposers) or 279C.440 (Disqualification from consideration for award of contracts) , as appropriate, a bidder or proposer if the contracting agency finds that the bidder or proposer has violated subsection (1) of this section in awarding a subcontract in connection with a contract the contracting agency advertised or otherwise solicited or a contract between the contracting agency and the bidder or proposer. A debarred or disqualified bidder or proposer may appeal the debarment or disqualification under ORS 279B.425 (Review of prequalification and debarment decisions) or ORS 279C.445 (Appeal of disqualification) and 279C.450 (Appeal procedure for decision to deny, revoke or revise prequalification) , as appropriate.

(3) A contracting agency may not allege an occurrence of discrimination in subcontracting as a basis for debarring or disqualifying a bidder or proposer under subsection (2) of this section more than three years after the alleged discriminatory conduct occurred or more than three years after the contracting agency, in the exercise of reasonable diligence, should have discovered the conduct, whichever is later.

(4) A bidder or proposer shall certify in the bid or proposal that the bidder or proposer has not discriminated and will not discriminate, in violation of subsection (1) of this section, against a disadvantaged business enterprise, a minority-owned business, a woman-owned business, a veteran-owned business or an emerging small business in awarding a subcontract.

(5) If a contracting agency awards a public contract to a contractor and the contractor violates the contractor’s certification under subsection (4) of this section, the contracting agency may regard the violation as a breach of contract that permits the contracting agency to:

(a) Terminate the contract; or

(b) Exercise any of the remedies for breach of contract that are reserved in the contract. [2003 c.794 §15; 2009 c.235 §3; 2015 c.565 §13; 2023 c.497 §13]

Source: Section 279A.110 — Discrimination in subcontracting prohibited; remedies , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors279A.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 279.855 — OR Code / Title 26 / Chapter 279 / Section 279.855
279.855 Entities that may obtain goods and services through Oregon Department of Administrative Services
Status: in_force

The following may purchase equipment, materials, supplies and services through the Oregon Department of Administrative Services in the same manner as state agencies as provided in ORS 279A.140 (State procurement of goods and services) to 279A.161 (Review and verification of advice and recommendations concerning procurements) and 279A.250 (Definitions for ORS 279A.250 to 279A.290) to 279A.290 (Miscellaneous receipts accounts) :

(1) Qualified nonprofit agencies for individuals with disabilities participating in the program set forth in ORS 279.835 (Definitions for ORS 279.835 to 279.855) to 279.855 (Entities that may obtain goods and services through Oregon Department of Administrative Services) , 279A.025 (Application of Public Contracting Code) (4) and 279C.335 (Competitive bidding requirement) .

(2) Residential programs when under contract with the Department of Human Services to provide services to youth in the custody of the state.

(3) Public benefit corporations, as defined in ORS 65.001 (Definitions) , that provide public services either under contract with a state agency, as defined in ORS 171.133 (Approval of Governor required for state agency measure introduction) , or under contract with a unit of local government, as defined in ORS 190.003 (Definition for ORS 190.003 to 190.130) , that funds the contract, in whole or in part, with state funds. [1977 c.304 §7; 1989 c.224 §46; 1991 c.419 §1; 2001 c.900 §51; 2003 c.794 §229f; 2007 c.70 §66]

Source: Section 279.855 — Entities that may obtain goods and services through Oregon Department of Administrative Services , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors279.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 283.423 — OR Code / Title 26 / Chapter 283 / Section 283.423
283.423 Expenses of department
Status: in_force

The expenses of the Oregon Department of Administrative Services, as approved by the Legislative Assembly or the Emergency Board, for developing and administering the state’s plans for asbestos abatement and for property damage recovery litigation by the Department of Justice, unless the Legislative Assembly or the Emergency Board provides otherwise, shall be paid by assessment against the agencies owning, leasing or operating facilities based on square footage of affected buildings and lineal footage of affected tunnels. [1989 c.1037 §5]

Note: See note under 283.415 (Legislative findings) .

Source: Section 283.423 — Expenses of department , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors283.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 279a.200 — OR Code / Title 26 / Chapter 279a / Section 279a.200
279A.200 Definitions for ORS 279A.200 to 279A.225
Status: in_force

(1) As used in ORS 279A.200 (Definitions for ORS 279A.200 to 279A.225) to 279A.225 (Protests and disputes) :

(a) “Administering contracting agency” means a governmental body in this state or in another jurisdiction that solicits and establishes the original contract for the procurement of goods, services or public improvements in a cooperative procurement.

(b) “Cooperative procurement” means a procurement conducted on behalf of more than one governmental body. “Cooperative procurement” includes but is not limited to multiagency contracts and price agreements. “Cooperative procurement” does not include an agreement formed among only governmental bodies under ORS chapter 190 or by a statute, charter provision, ordinance or other authority for establishing agreements between or among governmental bodies or agencies or tribal governing bodies or agencies.

(c) “Cooperative procurement group” means a group of governmental bodies joined through an intergovernmental agreement for the purpose of facilitating cooperative procurements.

(d) “Interstate cooperative procurement” means a permissive cooperative procurement in which the administering contracting agency is a governmental body, domestic or foreign, that is authorized under the governmental body’s laws, rules or regulations to enter into public contracts and in which one or more of the participating governmental bodies are located outside this state.

(e) “Joint cooperative procurement” means a cooperative procurement in which the participating governmental bodies or the cooperative procurement group and the bodies’ or group’s contract requirements or estimated contract requirements for price agreements are identified.

(f) “Original contract” means the initial contract or price agreement solicited and awarded during a cooperative procurement by an administering contracting agency.

(g) “Permissive cooperative procurement” means a cooperative procurement in which the purchasing contracting agencies are not identified.

(h) “Purchasing contracting agency” means a governmental body that procures goods, services or public improvements from a contractor based on the original contract established by an administering contracting agency.

(2) As used in ORS 279A.210 (Joint cooperative procurements) (1)(a), 279A.215 (Permissive cooperative procurements) (1)(a) and 279A.220 (Interstate cooperative procurements) (1)(a), an administering contracting agency’s solicitation and award process uses source selection methods “substantially equivalent” to those identified in ORS 279B.055 (Competitive sealed bidding) , 279B.060 (Competitive sealed proposals) or 279B.085 (Special procurements) if the solicitation and award process:

(a) Calls for award of a contract on the basis of a lowest responsible bidder or a lowest and best bidder determination in the case of competitive bids, or on the basis of a determination of the proposer whose proposal is most advantageous based on evaluation factors set forth in the request for proposals in the case of competitive proposals;

(b) Does not permit the application of any geographic preference that is more favorable to bidders or proposers who reside in the jurisdiction or locality favored by the preference than the preferences provided in ORS 279A.120 (Preference for Oregon goods and services) (2); and

(c) Uses reasonably clear and precise specifications that promote suitability for the purposes intended and that reasonably encourage competition. [2003 c.794 §25; 2007 c.764 §4]

Source: Section 279A.200 — Definitions for ORS 279A.200 to 279A.225 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors279A.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 283.010 — OR Code / Title 26 / Chapter 283 / Section 283.010
283.010 Definitions
Status: in_force

As used in this chapter, unless the context requires otherwise:

(1) “Department” means the Oregon Department of Administrative Services.

(2) “Director” means the Director of the Oregon Department of Administrative Services.

(3) “State agency” or “agency” has the meaning given such term in ORS 291.002 (Definitions) . [1967 c.419 §17; 1975 c.345 §1; 1977 c.717 §19; 1989 c.224 §47; 1991 c.93 §2; 1993 c.500 §36; 1997 c.249 §84]

Source: Section 283.010 — Definitions , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors283.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 278.200 — OR Code / Title 26 / Chapter 278 / Section 278.200
278.200 “Motor vehicle” defined for ORS 278.205 and 278.322
Status: in_force

As used in ORS 278.205 (Certificates of insurance) and 278.322 (Child care facility liability insurance coverage) , “motor vehicles” includes commercial buses, as defined in ORS 801.200 (“Commercial bus.”) . [1979 c.842 §5; 1983 c.338 §905; 1985 c.16 §454; 1987 c.158 §37]

Source: Section 278.200 — “Motor vehicle” defined for ORS 278.205 and 278.322 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors278.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 276.610 — OR Code / Title 26 / Chapter 276 / Section 276.610
276.610 State Building Fund
Status: in_force

There is established a fund in the State Treasury to be known as the State Building Fund which shall be used for the construction, alteration and repair of buildings required for use of institutions and activities under the jurisdiction of the Department of Corrections, the Department of Human Services, the Oregon Health Authority, the governing boards of public universities listed in ORS 352.002 (Public universities) or the State Board of Education and for the furnishing and equipping of buildings so constructed, altered or repaired. [Amended by 1969 c.597 §51; 1987 c.320 §153; 2009 c.595 §195; 2013 c.768 §121; 2015 c.767 §77]

Source: Section 276.610 — State Building Fund , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors276.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 280.075 — OR Code / Title 26 / Chapter 280 / Section 280.075
280.075 Ballot statements for local option tax measures
Status: in_force

(1) Notwithstanding any other law and when not inconsistent with or otherwise provided for in the Oregon Constitution, whenever a proposed local option tax is submitted to a vote of the people by any subdivision, the statement in the ballot title for the measure that explains the chief purpose of the measure and gives reasons for the measure shall state the total amount of money to be raised by the proposed local option tax, in dollars and cents. If the statement in the ballot title for the measure submitted includes an estimated tax impact, it shall be based on the most current estimate of assessed value from the county assessor. The measure shall bear the statement: “The estimated tax cost for this measure is an ESTIMATE ONLY based on the best information available from the county assessor at the time of estimate and may reflect the impact of early payment discounts, compression and the collection rate.”

(2) Subsection (1) of this section does not apply to a local option tax described in ORS 280.060 (Levy of local option taxes outside constitutional limitation) (1)(b). For a levy described in ORS 280.060 (Levy of local option taxes outside constitutional limitation) (1)(b), an estimate of the total amount of money to be raised for each year of the proposed local option tax shall be stated in dollars and cents. If the levy described in ORS 280.060 (Levy of local option taxes outside constitutional limitation) (1)(b) raises more money than estimated, the excess collections above that estimate shall be considered a budget resource for the levy fund in the next fiscal year of the subdivision. This section does not apply to an election authorizing general obligation bonds or the tax levies to repay general obligation bonds.

(3) The statement or statements required by subsections (1) and (2) of this section shall be added to and made a part of the 175-word statement required by ORS 250.035 (Form of ballot titles for state and local measures) . The number of words contained in the statements described in subsections (1) and (2) of this section shall not be included in the 175-word limitation. [Formerly 310.395; 2007 c.783 §92; 2015 c.41 §1]

Note: 280.075 (Ballot statements for local option tax measures) was added to and made a part of 280.040 (Definitions for ORS 280.040 to 280.145) to 280.145 (Serial levy under former law) by legislative action but was not added to any smaller series therein. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 280.075 — Ballot statements for local option tax measures , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors280.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 279a.285 — OR Code / Title 26 / Chapter 279a / Section 279a.285
279A.285 Disposition of moneys received as payment for repair or replacement of damaged, destroyed, lost or stolen property
Status: in_force

All moneys received from insurers and other sources as payment for the cost and expense of repair and replacement of property of state agencies that has been damaged, destroyed, lost or stolen, except the particular moneys as may not under federal law or regulations be deposited in the manner provided by this section, may be deposited in the State Treasury to the credit of the miscellaneous receipts account established under ORS 279A.290 (Miscellaneous receipts accounts) for the state agency whose property has been damaged, destroyed, lost or stolen. [2003 c.794 §43]

Source: Section 279A.285 — Disposition of moneys received as payment for repair or replacement of damaged, destroyed, lost or stolen property , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors279A.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 280.410 — OR Code / Title 26 / Chapter 280 / Section 280.410
280.410 Definitions for ORS 280.410 to 280.485
Status: in_force

As used in ORS 280.410 (Definitions for ORS 280.410 to 280.485) to 280.485 (Effect of ORS 280.410 to 280.485 on powers of city) unless the context requires otherwise:

(1) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) “Economic development project” includes any properties, real or personal, used or useful in connection with a revenue producing enterprise.

(b) “Economic development project” also includes multiple unit residential housing development, including low income single room occupancy housing, on land having an assessed valuation of $8 per square foot or more on September 13, 1975, land within a designated urban renewal or redevelopment area formed pursuant to ORS chapter 457, or projects which benefit low or moderate income tenants, or address slum and blight as defined by the 1974 Housing and Community Development Act.

(c) “Economic development project” shall not include any facility or facilities designed primarily for the operation, transmission, sale or distribution of electrical energy.

(2) “Eligible project” means an economic development project found by the city to meet standards adopted pursuant to ORS 280.410 (Definitions for ORS 280.410 to 280.485) to 280.485 (Effect of ORS 280.410 to 280.485 on powers of city) .

(3) “City” means any city with a population of 70,000 or more.

(4) “Cost” as applied to any project includes:

(a) The cost of construction and reconstruction;

(b) The cost of acquisition of property, including rights in land and other property, both real and personal and improved and unimproved and the cost of site improvements;

(c) The cost of demolishing, removing or relocating any buildings or structures on lands so acquired, including the cost of acquiring any lands to which the buildings or structures may be moved or relocated;

(d) The cost of eligible machinery and equipment and related financing charges;

(e) The cost of engineering and architectural surveys, plans and specifications;

(f) The cost of financing charges and interest prior to and during construction, and if deemed advisable by the city for a period not exceeding one year after completion of construction; and

(g) The cost of consultant and legal services, other expenses necessary or incident to determining the feasibility or practicability of constructing a project, administrative and other expenses necessary or incident to the construction of the project, including, but not limited to, costs of relocation and moving expenses according to a project plan developed by the city, and the financing of the construction of the project thereof, including reimbursement to any state or other governmental agency or any lessee of such project for the expenditures made with the approval of the city that would be costs of the project under ORS 280.410 (Definitions for ORS 280.410 to 280.485) to 280.485 (Effect of ORS 280.410 to 280.485 on powers of city) had they been made directly by the city.

(5) “Low income” means an income not exceeding 80 percent of the prevailing median income, based on family size, within the city. [1977 c.772 §2; 1979 c.865 §1; 1981 c.368 §1; 1991 c.560 §1; 2003 c.286 §1]

Source: Section 280.410 — Definitions for ORS 280.410 to 280.485 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors280.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 279c.817 — OR Code / Title 26 / Chapter 279c / Section 279c.817
279C.817 Determination of applicability of prevailing wage rate
Status: in_force

(1) The Commissioner of the Bureau of Labor and Industries shall, upon the request of a public agency or other interested person, make a determination about whether a project or proposed project is or would be a public works on which payment of the prevailing rate of wage is or would be required under ORS 279C.840 (Payment of prevailing rate of wage) .

(2) The requester shall provide the commissioner with information necessary to enable the commissioner to make the determination.

(3) The commissioner shall make the determination within 60 days after receiving the request or 60 days after the requester has provided the commissioner with the information necessary to enable the commissioner to make the determination, whichever is later. The commissioner may take additional time to make the determination if the commissioner and the requester mutually agree that the commissioner may do so.

(4) The commissioner shall afford the requester or a person adversely affected or aggrieved by the commissioner’s determination a hearing in accordance with ORS 183.413 (Notice to parties before hearing of rights and procedure) to 183.470 (Orders in contested cases) . An order the commissioner issues under ORS 183.413 (Notice to parties before hearing of rights and procedure) to 183.470 (Orders in contested cases) is subject to judicial review as provided in ORS 183.482 (Jurisdiction for review of contested cases) .

(5) The commissioner shall adopt rules establishing the process for requesting and making the determinations described in this section. [2007 c.764 §43]

Source: Section 279C.817 — Determination of applicability of prevailing wage rate; time limitation; hearing; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors279C.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 279b.275 — OR Code / Title 26 / Chapter 279b / Section 279b.275
279B.275 Purchase of goods containing recycled polyethylene material
Status: in_force

The Oregon Department of Administrative Services, in consultation with the Department of Environmental Quality, shall revise its procedures and specifications for state procurement of goods containing recycled PETE, as well as other recycled plastic resins, to encourage the procurement of such goods, provided similarities in quality and price exist between recycled PETE products and products not qualifying as recycled PETE products. [2003 c.794 §80]

Source: Section 279B.275 — Purchase of goods containing recycled polyethylene material , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors279B.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 276.095 — OR Code / Title 26 / Chapter 276 / Section 276.095
276.095 Use of buildings by state and public
Status: in_force

With respect to operating, maintaining, altering and otherwise managing or acquiring space to meet the office needs of state government and to accomplish the purposes of ORS 276.094 (Public policy for state buildings) , the Director of the Oregon Department of Administrative Services may:

(1) Acquire or lease and utilize space in suitable buildings of historical, architectural or cultural significance, unless use of such space would not prove feasible and prudent compared with available alternatives, taking into consideration the purposes of ORS 276.093 (Definitions for ORS 276.093 to 276.098 and 276.440) to 276.098 (Standards for development of state buildings and grounds) and 276.440 (Renting space to public agencies and private citizens) ;

(2) Provide and maintain space, facilities and activities to the extent practicable that encourage public access to and stimulate public pedestrian traffic around, into and through state buildings, permitting cooperative improvements to and uses of the area between the building and the street, thereby complementing and supplementing commercial, cultural, educational and recreational resources in the neighborhood of state buildings;

(3) Encourage the location of compatible commercial, cultural, educational and recreational facilities and activities within or near state buildings; and

(4) Encourage multipurpose public use of state buildings for the benefit of children and community activities, including commercial, cultural, educational and recreational use of such buildings, providing such use would not be disruptive to state government. [1977 c.599 §3; 1999 c.387 §1; 2019 c.278 §7]

Note: See note under 276.093 (Definitions for ORS 276.093 to 276.098 and 276.440) .

Source: Section 276.095 — Use of buildings by state and public , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors276.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 276a.262 — OR Code / Title 26 / Chapter 276a / Section 276a.262
276A.262 Transparency Oregon Advisory Commission Fund
Status: in_force

(1) The Transparency Oregon Advisory Commission may accept contributions of moneys and assistance from the United States Government or its agencies or from any other source, public or private, and agree to conditions placed on the moneys not inconsistent with the duties of the commission.

(2) There is established in the State Treasury, separate and distinct from the General Fund, the Transparency Oregon Advisory Commission Fund. The fund consists of moneys received by the commission under this section and such other moneys as may otherwise be made available by law. Interest earned on the fund shall be credited to the fund. Moneys in the fund are continuously appropriated to the commission and may be used only for the performance of the functions of the commission. [Formerly 184.488]

Source: Section 276A.262 — Transparency Oregon Advisory Commission Fund , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors276A.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 283.140 — OR Code / Title 26 / Chapter 283 / Section 283.140
283.140 Telephone and telecommunications, mail, shuttle bus and messenger services
Status: in_force

(1) The State Chief Information Officer shall exercise budgetary management, supervision and control over all telephone and telecommunications service for all state agencies in a manner that is consistent with plans, standards, policies, goals, directives and rules that the State Chief Information Officer sets, specifies or adopts. The Oregon Department of Administrative Services may operate central mail, shuttle bus or messenger services for state agencies located in Salem, Portland or other cities, if doing so is economical. The State Chief Information Officer may charge the cost of maintaining and operating any central telephone exchange, switching system, network service and facility, intercity or intracity network trunk or line or switchboard to the state agencies that the State Chief Information Officer serves. The department shall charge the cost of providing mail, shuttle bus and messenger services to the state agencies that the department serves. The state agencies shall pay the costs to the State Chief Information Officer or the department, as appropriate, in the same manner in which the state agencies pay other claims. The State Chief Information Officer shall deposit all moneys that the State Chief Information Officer receives from state agencies for services under this section into the State Information Technology Operating Fund.

(2) If the department operates central mail service, the department shall:

(a) Approve or disapprove all state agency mail equipment or mail service acquisitions.

(b) Report biennially to the Director of the Oregon Department of Administrative Services on opportunities for savings through state agency mail room centralization, consolidation and automation and through mail route coordination.

(c) Adopt rules under which persons associated with government either temporarily or otherwise, including but not limited to unsalaried volunteers, part-time employees, contractors with the state and employees of contractors, political subdivisions and the federal government may use shuttle bus services.

(3) As used in this section, “telecommunications” means media that communicate voice, data, text, images or video over a distance using electrical, electronic or light wave transmission media. [Formerly 291.660; 1971 c.110 §1; 1977 c.92 §1; 1993 c.724 §15; 1995 c.452 §15; 2015 c.807 §26]

Source: Section 283.140 — Telephone and telecommunications, mail, shuttle bus and messenger services; recovery of costs; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors283.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 276.594 — OR Code / Title 26 / Chapter 276 / Section 276.594
276.594 Management of department facilities in Salem
Status: in_force

(1) The Oregon Department of Administrative Services shall:

(a) Manage the parking facilities described in subsection (2) of this section; and

(b) Determine the conditions under which such parking facilities may be used.

(2) Except as provided in subsection (3) of this section, the parking facilities managed by the department under this section include parking facilities located on, in, adjacent to or in proximity to:

(a) Leased office quarters as defined in ORS 276.420 (“Office quarters” defined) ;

(b) The Supreme Court Building;

(c) The buildings and properties described in ORS 276.004 (Utilization of buildings and grounds other than State Capitol, Supreme Court Building and State Capitol State Park) ;

(d) The area described in ORS 276.054 (Declaration of policy concerning capitol area and other areas) ;

(e) The capitol area and Capitol Mall, as defined in ORS 276.010 (Definitions for ORS 276.046 to 276.062) ; and

(f) Any other areas within the City of Salem as included by the department by rule.

(3) This section does not apply to the State Capitol, to the parking facilities located in the garage of the State Capitol, to the area immediately north of the State Capitol but south of and separated from Court Street by a traffic island, painted markings or other traffic control devices or to the area immediately south of the State Capitol but north of and separated from State Street by a traffic island, painted markings or other traffic control devices.

(4) Based upon its findings, the department shall adopt rules for parking motor vehicles or for other transportation uses of the parking facilities described in subsection (1) of this section. The department shall provide notice of the rules by appropriate signs posted in the parking facilities. In adopting the rules, the department shall consider the state policy stated in ORS 276.591 (Definition) .

(5) Subject to ORS 276.601 (Establishment of rates for minimum parking fees) , the department may lease portions of parking facilities described in subsection (1) of this section for parking motor vehicles and for other transportation uses as it determines are appropriate. However, in such leasing, priority must be given to the needs of state officers and employees, and the department shall furnish a space without charge to each statewide elective officer, except those with offices in the State Capitol. Any spaces not required for leasing to state officers and employees, or for other state purposes, may be leased to other persons.

(6) The department shall retain receipts obtained under this section, except that the department may return to the appropriate agency any net receipts obtained from any parking facilities. [1977 c.598 §25; 1981 c.591 §2; 1989 c.224 §38; 1991 c.67 §67; 2005 c.217 §22; 2007 c.70 §60; 2007 c.175 §2; 2021 c.107 §2]

Source: Section 276.594 — Management of department facilities in Salem; use of parking receipts; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors276.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 279c.370 — OR Code / Title 26 / Chapter 279c / Section 279c.370
279C.370 First-tier subcontractor disclosure
Status: in_force

(1) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) Within two working hours after the date and time of the deadline when bids are due to a contracting agency for a public improvement contract, a bidder shall submit to the contracting agency a disclosure of the first-tier subcontractors that:

(A) Will be furnishing labor or will be furnishing labor and materials in connection with the public improvement contract; and

(B) Will have a contract value that is equal to or greater than five percent of the total project bid or $15,000, whichever is greater, or $350,000 regardless of the percentage of the total project bid.

(b) For each contract to which this subsection applies, the contracting agency shall designate a deadline for submission of bids that has a date on a Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday and a time between 2 p.m. and 5 p.m., except that this paragraph does not apply to public contracts for maintenance or construction of highways, bridges or other transportation facilities.

(c) This subsection applies only to public improvement contracts with a value, estimated by the contracting agency, of more than $100,000.

(d) This subsection does not apply to public improvement contracts that have been exempted from competitive bidding requirements under ORS 279C.335 (Competitive bidding requirement) (2).

(2) The disclosure of first-tier subcontractors under subsection (1) of this section must include the name of each subcontractor, the category of work that each subcontractor will perform and the dollar value of each subcontract. The information shall be disclosed in substantially the following form:

FIRST-TIER SUBCONTRACTOR

PROJECT NAME: ____________

BID #: _________

BID CLOSING: Date: _____Time: _____

This form must be submitted at the location specified in the Invitation to Bid on the advertised bid closing date and within two working hours after the advertised bid closing time.

List below the name of each subcontractor that will be furnishing labor or will be furnishing labor and materials and that is required to be disclosed, the category of work that the subcontractor will be performing and the dollar value of the subcontract. Enter “NONE” if there are no subcontractors that need to be disclosed. (ATTACH ADDITIONAL SHEETS IF NEEDED.)

DOLLAR CATEGORY

1) ________ $______ ________

_________ ______ ________

2) ________ $______ ________

_________ ______ ________

3)________ $______ ________

_________ ______ ________

4)________ $______ ________

_________ ______ ________

Failure to submit this form by the disclosure deadline will result in a nonresponsive bid. A nonresponsive bid will not be considered for award.

Form submitted by (bidder name):

___________________________

Contact name: _________________

Phone no.: _________________

(3) A contracting agency shall accept the subcontractor disclosure. The contracting agency shall consider the bid of any contractor that does not submit a subcontractor disclosure to the contracting agency to be a nonresponsive bid and may not award the contract to the contractor. A contracting agency is not required to determine the accuracy or the completeness of the subcontractor disclosure.

(4) After the bids are opened, the subcontractor disclosures must be made available for public inspection.

(5) A contractor may substitute a first-tier subcontractor under the provisions of ORS 279C.585 (Authority to substitute undisclosed first-tier subcontractor) .

(6) A subcontractor may file a complaint under ORS 279C.590 (Complaint process for substitutions of subcontractors) based on the disclosure requirements of subsection (1) of this section. [2003 c.794 §116; 2005 c.103 §16]

Source: Section 279C.370 — First-tier subcontractor disclosure , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors279C.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 276.009 — OR Code / Title 26 / Chapter 276 / Section 276.009
276.009 Acquisition of state office buildings by installment payments or lease purchase
Status: in_force

(1) The Oregon Department of Administrative Services may enter into an agreement or agreements with financial institutions to fund or otherwise acquire state office buildings and parking facilities by installment purchase or lease purchase contracts as provided in ORS 276.429 (Leases) . Any moneys so obtained shall be deposited in the Capital Projects Fund. Such acquired facilities may be located in the Capitol Mall area or in communities throughout the state.

(2) In addition to and not in lieu of any other moneys made available by law, there is established as the maximum amount to be expended for the purposes authorized in subsection (1) of this section and ORS 276.005 (Capital Projects Fund) (1) the following amounts for the following purposes:

(a) Eugene Regional Center

Construction $1

(b) Medford Regional Center

Construction $1

(c) Eugene State Police Facility

Construction $1

(d) Mall Office Building II $1

(3) Subsection (2) of this section does not limit, affect or apply to any expenditures by the department for interest payments while the facilities are under construction, bond counsel and underwriter’s fees, legal fees, escrow or trustee fees, lessor fees or repayment reserves as may be required by the financial institutions. [1983 c.667 §2]

Note: 276.009 (Acquisition of state office buildings by installment payments or lease purchase) was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 276 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 276.009 — Acquisition of state office buildings by installment payments or lease purchase , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors276.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 279c.330 — OR Code / Title 26 / Chapter 279c / Section 279c.330
279C.330 “Findings” defined
Status: in_force

(1) As used in ORS 279C.345 (Specifications for contracts) and 279C.350 (Exemption procedure) , “findings” means the justification for a contracting agency conclusion that includes, but is not limited to, information regarding:

(a) Operational, budget and financial data;

(b) Public benefits;

(c) Value engineering;

(d) Specialized expertise required;

(e) Public safety;

(f) Market conditions;

(g) Technical complexity; and

(h) Funding sources.

(2) As used in ORS 279C.335 (Competitive bidding requirement) , “findings” means the justification for a conclusion that a contracting agency or state agency, in seeking an exemption from the competitive bidding requirement of ORS 279C.335 (Competitive bidding requirement) (1), reaches based on the considerations set forth in ORS 279C.335 (Competitive bidding requirement) (2). [2003 c.794 §102; 2013 c.522 §7]

Source: Section 279C.330 — “Findings” defined , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors279C.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 278.050 — OR Code / Title 26 / Chapter 278 / Section 278.050
278.050 Restoring lost, damaged or destroyed property
Status: in_force

(1) Subject to subsections (2) and (3) of this section, if any property designated in ORS 278.011 (State agencies to supply information on property) is lost, damaged or destroyed by any peril, the Oregon Department of Administrative Services may elect to cover by rule or policy, but excluding any loss from mysterious disappearance, lack of maintenance or inherent vice, the department shall pay the cost of restoring the property out of the Insurance Fund in an amount not to exceed the appraised value established pursuant to ORS 278.011 (State agencies to supply information on property) .

(2) Any amounts received by an agency from the Insurance Fund may be applied for purposes other than the restoration of the property destroyed provided such use is approved by the department, the Legislative Administration Committee or the State Court Administrator, as appropriate, and further, in the event the amount received from the Insurance Fund exceeds $50,000, approval must also be received from the Legislative Assembly if in session, or the Emergency Board if during the interim. If the restoration of any property designated in ORS 278.011 (State agencies to supply information on property) that is lost, damaged, or destroyed by any covered peril is not required, the cost of razing the property may be paid out of the Insurance Fund. Any amounts approved on claims for use in rebuilding or replacing real or personal property may be transferred to other agencies if approved by the department, the Legislative Administrator or the State Court Administrator, as appropriate. However, in the event that the amount exceeds $50,000, approval must also be secured from the Legislative Assembly if in session, or the Emergency Board if during the interim.

(3) The department may establish deductibles for certain perils or classes of property covered by the Insurance Fund. Payments from the fund to cover loss, damage or destruction shall be reduced by the deductible amount adopted by the department.

(4) The department shall draw warrants on the State Treasurer payable from the Insurance Fund for all claims required in carrying out the provisions of this chapter. [Amended by 1953 c.581 §11; 1957 c.385 §2; 1961 c.448 §9; 1965 c.140 §3; 1969 c.670 §9; 1981 c.109 §10; 1985 c.731 §10; 1991 c.566 §3; 1993 c.500 §26]

Source: Section 278.050 — Restoring lost, damaged or destroyed property; exceptions; use of fund for other purposes; deductibles , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors278.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 280.485 — OR Code / Title 26 / Chapter 280 / Section 280.485
280.485 Effect of ORS 280.410 to 280.485 on powers of city
Status: in_force

ORS 280.410 (Definitions for ORS 280.410 to 280.485) to 280.485 (Effect of ORS 280.410 to 280.485 on powers of city) is additional, alternative and supplemental authority for cities with a population of 70,000 or more and shall not abrogate any power, right or authority otherwise granted by law or charter to such cities. [1977 c.772 §16; 2003 c.286 §7]

Source: Section 280.485 — Effect of ORS 280.410 to 280.485 on powers of city , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors280.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 279c.500 — OR Code / Title 26 / Chapter 279c / Section 279c.500
279C.500 “Person” defined
Status: in_force

As used in ORS 279C.500 (“Person” defined) to 279C.530 (Condition concerning payment for medical care and providing workers’ compensation) , unless the context otherwise requires, “person” includes the State Accident Insurance Fund Corporation and the Department of Revenue. [2003 c.794 §137]

Source: Section 279C.500 — “Person” defined , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors279C.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 280.465 — OR Code / Title 26 / Chapter 280 / Section 280.465
280.465 Validity of bonds
Status: in_force

The validity of bonds issued under ORS 280.410 (Definitions for ORS 280.410 to 280.485) to 280.485 (Effect of ORS 280.410 to 280.485 on powers of city) shall not be dependent on or be affected by the validity or regularity of any proceeding relating to the acquisition, purchase, lease, construction, installation, reconstruction, improvement, betterment or extension of the eligible project for which the bonds are issued. The official action authorizing such bonds may provide that the bonds shall contain a recital that they are issued pursuant to ORS 280.410 (Definitions for ORS 280.410 to 280.485) to 280.485 (Effect of ORS 280.410 to 280.485 on powers of city) and such recital shall be conclusive evidence of their validity and of the regularity of their issuance. [1977 c.772 §12]

Source: Section 280.465 — Validity of bonds , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors280.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 276.005 — OR Code / Title 26 / Chapter 276 / Section 276.005
276.005 Capital Projects Fund
Status: in_force

(1) The Oregon Department of Administrative Services through funds appropriated therefor, from balances in the Capital Projects Fund, or as otherwise provided by law, may enter into all contracts or agreements deemed necessary to:

(a) Purchase, construct, improve, repair, equip and furnish office buildings as defined in ORS 276.110 (Definitions for ORS 276.009, 276.013, 276.015 and 276.110 to 276.137) ;

(b) Purchase, construct, improve and repair utility and service facilities;

(c) Execute such other buildings, grounds and public works projects for state government as may be necessary to accomplish the purposes of this chapter; and

(d) Acquire land by purchase, gift, exchange, lease, condemnation or otherwise for the purposes of paragraphs (a), (b) and (c) of this subsection and to improve sites therefor.

(2) There is established in the State Treasury a Capital Projects Fund, separate and distinct from the General Fund. The moneys in the Capital Projects Fund may be invested as provided in ORS 293.701 (Definitions for ORS 293.701 to 293.857) to 293.857 (Separate accounts for each local government) . Interest earnings on the fund assets shall be credited to the fund. All moneys credited to the fund by law are appropriated continuously to the department for the purposes set out in subsection (1) of this section.

(3) The Oregon Department of Administrative Services on behalf of the State of Oregon may accept gifts, grants and donations from public and private sources for the purposes set out in subsection (1) of this section. Such gifts, grants and donations shall be deposited by the department in appropriate separate trust accounts until such time as required to meet the obligations for which the gift, grant or donation was intended. When so required, the department shall deposit such amounts in the Capital Projects Fund, subject to any limitations imposed by the donor.

(4) Moneys loaned by an investing fund under ORS 276.009 (Acquisition of state office buildings by installment payments or lease purchase) , 276.013 (Acquisition of office buildings) , 276.015 (Investment of certain funds) and 276.110 (Definitions for ORS 276.009, 276.013, 276.015 and 276.110 to 276.137) to 276.137 (Title to buildings) shall be deposited in the Capital Projects Fund and are appropriated continuously for the purposes set out in subsection (1) of this section. [1969 c.706 §§3,4,5; 1977 c.598 §2; 1981 c.106 §4; 1989 c.756 §14; 2019 c.278 §11]

Source: Section 276.005 — Capital Projects Fund; use; gifts, grants and donations; loaned moneys , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors276.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 279b.200 — OR Code / Title 26 / Chapter 279b / Section 279b.200
279B.200 Definitions for ORS 279B.200 to 279B.240
Status: in_force

As used in ORS 279B.200 (Definitions for ORS 279B.200 to 279B.240) to 279B.240 (Exclusion of recycled oils prohibited) :

(1) “Brand name or equal specification” means a specification that uses one or more manufacturers’ names, makes, catalog numbers or similar identifying characteristics to describe the standard of quality, performance, functionality or other characteristics needed to meet the contracting agency’s requirements and that authorizes bidders or proposers to offer goods or services that are equivalent or superior to those named or described in the specification.

(2) “Brand name specification” means a specification limited to one or more products, brand names, makes, manufacturer’s names, catalog numbers or similar identifying characteristics.

(3) “Specification” means any description of the physical or functional characteristics of, or of the nature of, goods or services to be procured by a contracting agency. “Specification” may include a description of any requirement for inspecting, testing or preparing goods or services for delivery. When a solicitation required or authorized by ORS 279B.050 (Methods of source selection) (4) or (5) to be conducted under ORS 279B.055 (Competitive sealed bidding) or 279B.060 (Competitive sealed proposals) calls in whole or in part for the performance of personal services as designated under ORS 279A.055 (Personal services contracts) , “specification” also includes any description of the characteristics or nature of the personal services. [2003 c.794 §72; 2007 c.764 §9]

Source: Section 279B.200 — Definitions for ORS 279B.200 to 279B.240 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors279B.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 276a.570 — OR Code / Title 26 / Chapter 276a / Section 276a.570
276A.570 Oregon Cybersecurity Workforce Development Fund
Status: in_force

(1) The Oregon Cybersecurity Workforce Development Fund is established in the State Treasury, separate and distinct from the General Fund. Interest earned by the Oregon Cybersecurity Workforce Development Fund must be credited to the fund.

(2) Moneys in the fund shall consist of:

(a) Amounts donated to the fund;

(b) Amounts appropriated or otherwise transferred to the fund by the Legislative Assembly; and

(c) Other amounts deposited in the fund from any source.

(3) Moneys in the fund are continuously appropriated to the Higher Education Coordinating Commission for distribution to the Oregon Cybersecurity Center of Excellence for the purposes of making targeted investments in workforce development programs designed to accelerate the growth, qualifications and availability of Oregon’s cybersecurity workforce.

(4) The center shall submit to the Governor and to the appropriate committees of the Legislative Assembly, in the manner provided under ORS 192.245 (Form of report to legislature) , a biennial report that summarizes the balance of the fund, lists the deposits into and expenditures from the fund and provides such other details as necessary regarding the operation of the fund. [2023 c.489 §9]

Note: See note under 276A.565 (Oregon Cybersecurity Center of Excellence Operating Fund) .

Source: Section 276A.570 — Oregon Cybersecurity Workforce Development Fund; biennial report , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors276A.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 279a.070 — OR Code / Title 26 / Chapter 279a / Section 279a.070
279A.070 Rules
Status: in_force

In addition to rules adopted under ORS 279A.065 (Model rules generally) (6), a contracting agency may, in exercising authority granted under ORS 279A.050 (Procurement authority) , adopt rules necessary to carry out the provisions of the Public Contracting Code, including but not limited to rules for procuring, managing, disposing of and controlling goods, services, personal services and public improvements under the Public Contracting Code. Each contracting agency authorized to enter into personal services contracts shall create procedures to screen and select persons to perform personal services. [2003 c.794 §11; 2003 c.794 §11a; 2013 c.522 §5]

Source: Section 279A.070 — Rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors279A.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 279c.505 — OR Code / Title 26 / Chapter 279c / Section 279c.505
279C.505 Conditions concerning payment, contributions, liens, withholding, drug testing
Status: in_force

(1) Every public improvement contract shall contain a condition that the contractor shall:

(a) Make payment promptly, as due, to all persons supplying to the contractor labor or material for the performance of the work provided for in the contract.

(b) Pay all contributions or amounts due the Industrial Accident Fund from the contractor or subcontractor incurred in the performance of the contract.

(c) Not permit any lien or claim to be filed or prosecuted against the state or a county, school district, municipality, municipal corporation or subdivision thereof, on account of any labor or material furnished.

(d) Pay to the Department of Revenue all sums withheld from employees under ORS 316.167 (Withholding of tax required) .

(2) In addition to the conditions specified in subsection (1) of this section, every public improvement contract shall contain a condition that the contractor shall demonstrate that an employee drug testing program is in place. [2003 c.794 §138; 2005 c.103 §27]

Source: Section 279C.505 — Conditions concerning payment, contributions, liens, withholding, drug testing , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors279C.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 276a.371 — OR Code / Title 26 / Chapter 276a / Section 276a.371
276A.371 Obligations of state agency under public records law
Status: in_force

ORS 276A.350 (Definitions) to 276A.371 (Obligations of state agency under public records law) do not supersede any obligation imposed on a state agency by ORS 192.311 (Definitions for ORS 192.311 to 192.478) to 192.478 (Exemption for Judicial Department) . [2017 c.720 §8]

Source: Section 276A.371 — Obligations of state agency under public records law , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors276A.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 279a.105 — OR Code / Title 26 / Chapter 279a / Section 279a.105
279A.105 Subcontracting to emerging small businesses or veteran-owned businesses
Status: in_force

(1) A contracting agency may require a contractor to subcontract some part of a contract to, or to obtain materials for use in performing the contract from, a business that is certified under ORS 200.055 (Certification as disadvantaged business enterprise, minority-owned business, woman-owned business, veteran-owned business or emerging small business) as an emerging small business or as a veteran-owned business.

(2) A contracting agency may require a contractor to subcontract some part of a contract to, or to obtain materials to be used in performing the contract from, a business that is certified under ORS 200.055 (Certification as disadvantaged business enterprise, minority-owned business, woman-owned business, veteran-owned business or emerging small business) as an emerging small business and that, as identified by the contracting agency, is located in or draws the business’s workforce from economically distressed areas, as designated by the Oregon Business Development Department.

(3) A contracting agency may require that a public contract be awarded to a responsible bidder or proposer, as defined in ORS 200.005 (Definitions) , that the contracting agency determines has made good faith efforts as prescribed in ORS 200.045 (Required participants) . [2003 c.794 §14; 2005 c.103 §5; 2009 c.235 §2; 2015 c.565 §12; 2023 c.497 §11]

Source: Section 279A.105 — Subcontracting to emerging small businesses or veteran-owned businesses , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors279A.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 280.435 — OR Code / Title 26 / Chapter 280 / Section 280.435
280.435 Limitation on city power
Status: in_force

Except as provided in ORS 280.425 (City powers concerning property) (2), the city shall not have power to operate any eligible project as a business or in any manner whatsoever, and nothing in ORS 280.410 (Definitions for ORS 280.410 to 280.485) to 280.485 (Effect of ORS 280.410 to 280.485 on powers of city) authorizes the city to expend any funds on any eligible project, other than the revenues of such projects, or the proceeds of revenue bonds issued hereunder, or other funds granted to or appropriated by the city for the purposes of an eligible project. [1977 c.772 §6; 2003 c.286 §5]

Source: Section 280.435 — Limitation on city power , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors280.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 283.170 — OR Code / Title 26 / Chapter 283 / Section 283.170
283.170 Sale of steam heat to certain museums
Status: in_force

The Oregon Department of Administrative Services may sell excess steam heat to a museum that is tax exempt under state and federal law where the steam can be delivered to the museum property without significant impact on the state steam heating system. The proceeds of the sale may be used to meet costs of the system without specific appropriation thereof. [1979 c.712 §1]

Note: 283.170 (Sale of steam heat to certain museums) was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 283 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

CONTROL AND REGULATION OF STATE-OWNED MOTOR VEHICLES AND MOTOR POOL RESOURCES

Source: Section 283.170 — Sale of steam heat to certain museums , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors283.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 279c.360 — OR Code / Title 26 / Chapter 279c / Section 279c.360
279C.360 Requirement for public improvement advertisements
Status: in_force

(1) An advertisement for public improvement contracts must be published at least once in at least one newspaper of general circulation in the area where the contract is to be performed and in as many additional issues and publications as the contracting agency may determine. The Director of the Oregon Department of Administrative Services, a local contract review board or, for contracts described in ORS 279A.050 (Procurement authority) (3)(b), the Director of Transportation, by rule or order, may authorize advertisements for public improvement contracts to be published electronically instead of in a newspaper of general circulation if the director or board determines that electronic advertisements are likely to be cost-effective. If the public improvement contract has an estimated cost in excess of $125,000, the advertisement must be published in at least one trade newspaper of general statewide circulation. The Director of the Oregon Department of Administrative Services, the Director of Transportation or the local contract review board may, by rule or order, require an advertisement to be published more than once or in one or more additional publications.

(2) All advertisements for public improvement contracts must state:

(a) The public improvement project;

(b) The office where the specifications for the project may be reviewed;

(c) The date that prequalification applications must be filed under ORS 279C.430 (Prequalification of bidders) and the class or classes of work for which bidders must be prequalified if prequalification is a requirement;

(d) The date and time after which bids will not be received, which must be at least five days after the date of the last publication of the advertisement;

(e) The name and title of the person designated for receipt of bids;

(f) The date, time and place that the contracting agency will publicly open the bids; and

(g) If the contract is for a public works subject to ORS 279C.800 (Definitions for ORS 279C.800 to 279C.870) to 279C.870 (Civil action to enforce payment of prevailing rates of wage) or the Davis-Bacon Act (40 U.S.C. 3141 et seq.). [2003 c.794 §114; 2005 c.103 §14a; 2007 c.844 §1]

Source: Section 279C.360 — Requirement for public improvement advertisements , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors279C.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 283.350 — OR Code / Title 26 / Chapter 283 / Section 283.350
283.350 Use of Oregon Department of Administrative Services Operating Fund for automotive purposes
Status: in_force

(1) In addition to the other purposes for which the Oregon Department of Administrative Services Operating Fund created by ORS 283.076 (Oregon Department of Administrative Services Operating Fund) may be used, the Oregon Department of Administrative Services Operating Fund is appropriated continuously for and may be used for the acquisition, operation, storage, maintenance, repair and replacement of motor vehicles under the control of the Oregon Department of Administrative Services, the payment of insurance premiums as provided in ORS 278.205 (Certificates of insurance) and payment of the administrative expenses of the department in connection with the operation of the motor pool and a proportionate amount of the administrative costs in connection with the operation of the Oregon Department of Administrative Services Operating Fund. The type of motor vehicles purchased shall be limited to the most appropriate economical models. At the end of each month the department shall render a statement, on a basis of mileage or rental, to all state and public agencies to which transportation has been furnished, and all amounts due shall be credited to the Oregon Department of Administrative Services Operating Fund and, in the case of state agencies, shall be a charge against the appropriation allotments of the state agencies involved. Any proceeds from the sale or other disposition of used vehicles owned by the department shall be credited to the Oregon Department of Administrative Services Operating Fund. Administrative costs in connection with the operation of the motor pool and a proportionate amount of the administrative costs in connection with the operation of the Oregon Department of Administrative Services Operating Fund shall be included in the computation of the rental or mileage charge to the agencies to which transportation is furnished.

(2) There is continued in existence a petty cash fund in the amount of $100 as part of the Oregon Department of Administrative Services Operating Fund, and the Director of the Oregon Department of Administrative Services may authorize designated persons to make disbursements from the petty cash fund in any case where it is necessary to make an immediate cash payment which is payable from the Oregon Department of Administrative Services Operating Fund for an expenditure referred to in subsection (1) of this section. Disbursements from the petty cash fund shall be made only by the persons so designated in payment of claims authorized by law. When the person designated by the director from time to time files with the Oregon Department of Administrative Services verified vouchers covering disbursements from the petty cash fund, the Oregon Department of Administrative Services shall issue warrants on the State Treasurer payable out of the Oregon Department of Administrative Services Operating Fund in favor of the person designated by the director. The payments of such warrants shall be credited to the petty cash fund. The verified vouchers covering disbursements shall bear the approval of the individual designated by the director. [Formerly 291.720; 1981 c.106 §21; 1983 c.740 §81; 1993 c.335 §9a; 1993 c.500 §41]

Source: Section 283.350 — Use of Oregon Department of Administrative Services Operating Fund for automotive purposes , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors283.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 276a.550 — OR Code / Title 26 / Chapter 276a / Section 276a.550
276A.550 Definitions
Status: in_force

As used in this section and ORS 276A.555 (Oregon Cybersecurity Center of Excellence) , 276A.560 (Oregon Cybersecurity Advisory Council) and 276A.575 (Oregon Cybersecurity Grant Program Fund) :

(1) “Education service district” means a district created under ORS 334.010 (Creation of education service districts) that provides regional educational services to component school districts.

(2) “Library” means a public agency that provides free and equal access to library and information services that are suitable for persons of all ages.

(3) “Local government” means a city or county.

(4) “Public body” has the meaning given that term in ORS 174.109 (“Public body” defined) .

(5) “Regional government” means:

(a) A metropolitan service district formed under ORS chapter 268.

(b) An intergovernmental entity created by an intergovernmental agreement under ORS 190.010 (Authority of local governments to make intergovernmental agreement) .

(6) “School district” has the meaning given that term in ORS 330.003 (“Merger” and “school district” defined for chapter) .

(7) “Special district” means a district as defined in ORS 198.010 (“District” defined for chapter) . [2023 c.489 §1]

Source: Section 276A.550 — Definitions , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors276A.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 276a.250 — OR Code / Title 26 / Chapter 276a / Section 276a.250
276A.250 Definitions
Status: in_force

As used in ORS 276A.250 (Definitions) to 276A.262 (Transparency Oregon Advisory Commission Fund) , “state agency” means any officer, board, commission, department, division or institution of state government, as defined in ORS 174.111 (“State government” defined) . [Formerly 184.480]

Source: Section 276A.250 — Definitions , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors276A.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 276.226 — OR Code / Title 26 / Chapter 276 / Section 276.226
276.226 Acceptance of federal funds
Status: in_force

The Oregon Department of Administrative Services may:

(1) Accept on behalf of the State of Oregon from the United States or any of its agencies such funds as may be made available to this state for any of the purposes contemplated by ORS 276.210 (Definition for ORS 276.210 to 276.228) to 276.228 (Approval of claims) .

(2) Enter into such contracts and agreements with the United States or any of its agencies as may be necessary, proper and convenient, not contrary to the laws of this state.

Source: Section 276.226 — Acceptance of federal funds; contracts with United States or its agencies , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors276.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 279b.125 — OR Code / Title 26 / Chapter 279b / Section 279b.125
279B.125 Application for prequalification
Status: in_force

(1) When a contracting agency permits or requires prequalification of bidders or proposers, a prospective bidder or proposer who wishes to prequalify shall submit a prequalification application to the contracting agency on a form prescribed under ORS 279B.120 (Prequalification of prospective bidders and proposers) (1). Upon receipt of a prequalification application, the contracting agency shall investigate the prospective bidder or proposer as necessary to determine whether the prospective bidder or proposer is qualified. The determination shall be made in less than 30 days, if practicable, if the prospective bidder or proposer requests an early decision to allow the prospective bidder or proposer as much time as possible to prepare a bid or proposal for a contract that has been advertised. In making its determination, the contracting agency shall consider only the applicable standards of responsibility listed in ORS 279B.110 (Responsibility of bidders and proposers) (2). The contracting agency shall promptly notify the prospective bidder or proposer whether the prospective bidder or proposer is qualified.

(2) If the contracting agency finds that a prospective bidder or proposer is qualified, the notice must state the type and nature of contracts that the prospective bidder or proposer is qualified to compete for and the period of time for which the prequalification is valid. If the agency finds that the prospective bidder or proposer is not qualified as to any contracts covered by the rule, resolution, ordinance or other regulation, the notice must specify the reasons given under ORS 279B.120 (Prequalification of prospective bidders and proposers) for not prequalifying the prospective bidder or proposer and inform the prospective bidder or proposer of the right to a hearing under ORS 279B.425 (Review of prequalification and debarment decisions) . To be entitled to a hearing under ORS 279B.425 (Review of prequalification and debarment decisions) , a prospective bidder or proposer shall, within three business days after receipt of the notice, notify the contracting agency that the prospective bidder or proposer demands a hearing under ORS 279B.425 (Review of prequalification and debarment decisions) .

(3) If a contracting agency has reasonable cause to believe that there has been a substantial change in the conditions of a prequalified prospective bidder or proposer and that the prospective bidder or proposer is no longer qualified or is less qualified, the contracting agency may revoke or may revise and reissue the prequalification after reasonable notice to the prequalified prospective bidder or proposer. The notice must specify the reasons given under ORS 279B.120 (Prequalification of prospective bidders and proposers) for revocation or revision of the prequalification of the prospective bidder or proposer and inform the prospective bidder or proposer of the right to a hearing under ORS 279B.425 (Review of prequalification and debarment decisions) . To be entitled to a hearing under ORS 279B.425 (Review of prequalification and debarment decisions) , a prospective bidder or proposer shall, within three business days after receipt of the notice, notify the contracting agency that the prospective bidder or proposer demands a hearing under ORS 279B.425 (Review of prequalification and debarment decisions) . A revocation or revision does not apply to any contract for which an advertisement for bids or proposals was issued before the date the notice of revocation or revision was received by the prequalified prospective bidder or proposer. [2003 c.794 §62]

Source: Section 279B.125 — Application for prequalification , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors279B.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 279c.865 — OR Code / Title 26 / Chapter 279c / Section 279c.865
279C.865 Civil penalties
Status: in_force

(1) In addition to any other penalty provided by law, the Commissioner of the Bureau of Labor and Industries may assess a civil penalty not to exceed $5,000 for each violation of any provision of ORS 279C.800 (Definitions for ORS 279C.800 to 279C.870) to 279C.870 (Civil action to enforce payment of prevailing rates of wage) or any rule the commissioner adopted under ORS 279C.800 (Definitions for ORS 279C.800 to 279C.870) to 279C.870 (Civil action to enforce payment of prevailing rates of wage) .

(2) For purposes of this section, a failure to pay the required prevailing rate of wage and a failure to pay required fringe benefits are separate violations.

(3) Civil penalties under this section must be imposed as provided in ORS 183.745 (Civil penalty procedures) .

(4) All moneys collected as penalties under this section must be applied first toward reimbursing costs incurred in determining violations, conducting hearings and assessing and collecting the penalties. The remainder, if any, of moneys collected as penalties under this section must be paid into the State Treasury and credited to the General Fund and are available for general governmental expenses. [2003 c.794 §177; 2017 c.334 §6]

Source: Section 279C.865 — Civil penalties , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors279C.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 282.060 — OR Code / Title 26 / Chapter 282 / Section 282.060
282.060 Exception to application of state laws where federal funds are involved
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding any provision in ORS 282.020 (Control of state printing and printing purchases) or 282.050 (Multiple duplication work) to the contrary, in all cases where federal granted funds are involved, the federal laws, rules and regulations applicable thereto shall govern.

Source: Section 282.060 — Exception to application of state laws where federal funds are involved , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors282.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 279c.412 — OR Code / Title 26 / Chapter 279c / Section 279c.412
279C.412 Competitive quotes for intermediate procurements
Status: in_force

(1) A public improvement contract estimated by the contracting agency not to exceed $100,000 may be awarded in accordance with intermediate procurement procedures for competitive quotes established by rules adopted under ORS 279A.065 (Model rules generally) . A contract awarded under this section may be amended to exceed $100,000 only in accordance with rules adopted under ORS 279A.065 (Model rules generally) .

(2) A procurement may not be artificially divided or fragmented so as to constitute an intermediate procurement under this section or to circumvent competitive bidding requirements under this chapter.

(3) Intermediate procurements under this section need not be made through competitive bidding. However, nothing in this section may be construed as prohibiting a contracting agency from conducting a procurement that does not exceed $100,000 under competitive bidding procedures. [2003 c.794 §132; 2007 c.764 §32]

Source: Section 279C.412 — Competitive quotes for intermediate procurements , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors279C.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 282.030 — OR Code / Title 26 / Chapter 282 / Section 282.030
282.030 Submitting copy specifications for approval by director or designee
Status: in_force

(1) Before being printed all copy specifications must be submitted to the Director of the Oregon Department of Administrative Services or the director’s designee for review and approval as to format, style and quality in accordance with rules of the Oregon Department of Administrative Services. The director or the director’s designee may in the interest of economy, revise the specifications but not in such a manner as to destroy the purpose or quantity of the copy.

(2) For purposes of this section, “copy specification” does not include any specification of the Legislative Assembly or any committee or officer thereof. [Amended by 1975 c.605 §4; 2001 c.539 §4]

Source: Section 282.030 — Submitting copy specifications for approval by director or designee , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors282.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 280.460 — OR Code / Title 26 / Chapter 280 / Section 280.460
280.460 Refunding bonds
Status: in_force

The city shall have the power, whenever it deems refunding expedient, to refund any bonds issued under ORS 280.410 (Definitions for ORS 280.410 to 280.485) to 280.485 (Effect of ORS 280.410 to 280.485 on powers of city) by the issuance of new bonds, whether the bonds to be refunded have or have not matured. The refunding bonds may be exchanged for bonds to be refunded and the proceeds applied to the purchase, redemption or payment of such bonds. [1977 c.772 §11]

Source: Section 280.460 — Refunding bonds , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors280.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 276.112 — OR Code / Title 26 / Chapter 276 / Section 276.112
276.112 Authority to repay certain loans and to manage Salem office buildings
Status: in_force

The Oregon Department of Administrative Services may:

(1) Use moneys in the Oregon Department of Administrative Services Operating Fund to repay loans made from investing funds to acquire buildings under ORS 276.013 (Acquisition of office buildings) , 276.015 (Investment of certain funds) and 276.110 (Definitions for ORS 276.009, 276.013, 276.015 and 276.110 to 276.137) to 276.137 (Title to buildings) before July 1, 1969.

(2) Alter, repair and equip buildings acquired for office buildings under ORS 276.013 (Acquisition of office buildings) , 276.015 (Investment of certain funds) and 276.110 (Definitions for ORS 276.009, 276.013, 276.015 and 276.110 to 276.137) to 276.137 (Title to buildings) before July 1, 1969. [1957 c.727 §2; 1967 c.419 §26; 1969 c.199 §25; 1969 c.706 §30]

Source: Section 276.112 — Authority to repay certain loans and to manage Salem office buildings , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors276.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 279b.025 — OR Code / Title 26 / Chapter 279b / Section 279b.025
279B.025 Procurement practices regarding recyclable and reusable goods
Status: in_force

All contracting agencies shall establish procurement practices that ensure, to the maximum extent economically feasible, the procurement of goods that may be recycled or reused when discarded. [2003 c.794 §49]

Source: Section 279B.025 — Procurement practices regarding recyclable and reusable goods , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors279B.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 276.098 — OR Code / Title 26 / Chapter 276 / Section 276.098
276.098 Standards for development of state buildings and grounds
Status: in_force

The Oregon Department of Administrative Services shall:

(1) Adopt standards for the development of state buildings and grounds, including but not limited to landscaping requirements, setback requirements, lot coverage limitations, building height and bulk limitations, and requirements for the protection of the community environment;

(2) Develop a template for area plans for use by state agencies that own real property; and

(3) Require state agencies to develop area plans and periodically update the plans. [2005 c.217 §9]

Note: See note under 276.093 (Definitions for ORS 276.093 to 276.098 and 276.440) .

Source: Section 276.098 — Standards for development of state buildings and grounds , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors276.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 279c.600 — OR Code / Title 26 / Chapter 279c / Section 279c.600
279C.600 Right of action on payment bond or public works bond of contractor or subcontractor
Status: in_force

(1) A person claiming to have supplied labor or materials for the performance of the work provided for in a public contract, including any person having a direct contractual relationship with the contractor furnishing the payment bond or a direct contractual relationship with any subcontractor, or an assignee of such person, or a person claiming moneys due the State Accident Insurance Fund Corporation, the Unemployment Compensation Trust Fund or the Department of Revenue in connection with the performance of the contract, has a right of action on the contractor’s payment bond as provided for in ORS 279C.380 (Performance bond) and 279C.400 (Competitive proposals) only if:

(a) The person or the assignee of the person has not been paid in full; and

(b) The person gives written notice of claim, as prescribed in ORS 279C.605 (Notice of claim) , to the contractor and the contracting agency.

(2) When, upon investigation, the Commissioner of the Bureau of Labor and Industries has received information indicating that one or more workers providing labor on a public works have not been paid in full at the prevailing rate of wage or overtime wages, the commissioner has a right of action first on the contractor’s public works bond required under ORS 279C.836 (Public works bond) and then, for any amount of a claim not satisfied by the public works bond, on the contractor’s payment bond, as provided in ORS 279C.380 (Performance bond) and 279C.400 (Competitive proposals) . When an investigation indicates that a subcontractor’s workers have not been paid in full at the prevailing rate of wage or overtime wages, the commissioner has a right of action first on the subcontractor’s public works bond and then, for any amount of a claim not satisfied by the subcontractor’s public works bond, on the contractor’s payment bond. The commissioner’s right of action exists without necessity of an assignment and extends to workers on the project who are not identified when the written notice of claim is given, but for whom the commissioner has received information indicating that the workers have provided labor on the public works and have not been paid in full. The commissioner shall give written notice of the claim, as prescribed in ORS 279C.605 (Notice of claim) , to the contracting agency, the Construction Contractors Board, the contractor and, if applicable, the subcontractor. The commissioner may not make a claim for the same unpaid wages against more than one bond under this section. [2003 c.794 §154; 2005 c.360 §3]

Source: Section 279C.600 — Right of action on payment bond or public works bond of contractor or subcontractor; notice of claim , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors279C.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 279a.060 — OR Code / Title 26 / Chapter 279a / Section 279a.060
279A.060 Local contract review boards
Status: in_force

If the governing body of a local contracting agency takes no action to provide otherwise, the governing body is the local contract review board of that local contracting agency. However, the governing body of a local contracting agency may, by charter, ordinance or other local legislation, authorize a body, board or commission other than the governing body to serve as the local contract review board of the local contracting agency. The governing body of a local contracting agency also may enter into intergovernmental agreements under ORS chapter 190 to permit the local contract review board of another local contracting agency or the Director of the Oregon Department of Administrative Services to exercise authority under ORS 279B.085 (Special procurements) . [2003 c.794 §9]

Source: Section 279A.060 — Local contract review boards , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors279A.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 276.410 — OR Code / Title 26 / Chapter 276 / Section 276.410
276.410 Assignment of quarters to officers and state agencies
Status: in_force

(1) The Oregon Department of Administrative Services shall assign state agencies office space in the buildings described in ORS 276.004 (Utilization of buildings and grounds other than State Capitol, Supreme Court Building and State Capitol State Park) or in leased quarters as provided in ORS 276.420 (“Office quarters” defined) to 276.440 (Renting space to public agencies and private citizens) or in available space in other buildings owned or controlled by other state agencies.

(2) Adequate quarters in a state office building, or in some other building in the City of Salem owned or leased by the state, shall be assigned for all elected state officers and the administrative heads of all state agencies to the extent feasible as space becomes available.

(3) In carrying out the responsibilities authorized in this section, the department may acquire and hold office space necessary to meet identified space needs, including such costs as are incurred by the department to assure availability of office space, and shall assure conformity with statewide management objectives and fiscal policies, including the development of space utilization standards.

(4) In carrying out its duties under subsection (3) of this section, the department shall allocate and collect from state agencies the costs for vacancies experienced in acquiring such space. [Amended by 1967 c.419 §62; 1977 c.598 §14; 1981 c.492 §1; 1993 c.500 §22]

Source: Section 276.410 — Assignment of quarters to officers and state agencies , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors276.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 276.001 — OR Code / Title 26 / Chapter 276 / Section 276.001
276.001 Definitions
Status: in_force

As used in this chapter, unless the context requires otherwise:

(1) “Department” means the Oregon Department of Administrative Services.

(2) “Director” means the Director of the Oregon Department of Administrative Services. [1969 c.706 §2; 1993 c.500 §14]

Source: Section 276.001 — Definitions , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors276.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 280.040 — OR Code / Title 26 / Chapter 280 / Section 280.040
280.040 Definitions for ORS 280.040 to 280.145
Status: in_force

(1) As used in ORS 280.040 (Definitions for ORS 280.040 to 280.145) to 280.145 (Serial levy under former law) :

(a) “Local option tax” means a tax described under section 11 (4) or (7)(c), Article XI of the Oregon Constitution.

(b) “Subdivision” includes only such counties, municipal corporations, quasi-municipal corporations and civil or political corporations or subdivisions as are empowered by law to levy ad valorem property taxes, except that “subdivision” does not include an education service district.

(2) All ad valorem tax revenues that are received by any subdivision as a result of a levy under ORS 280.040 (Definitions for ORS 280.040 to 280.145) to 280.090 (Submission of several proposals to impose local option taxes) and that are derived from an ad valorem tax levied for purposes other than general operations shall be:

(a) Kept by the treasurer or other financial officer in a fund that is separate and distinct from other funds of the subdivision.

(b) Expended only for the purpose for which the taxes were imposed. [Amended by 1997 c.541 §302; 1999 c.632 §21; 1999 c.1094 §1]

Source: Section 280.040 — Definitions for ORS 280.040 to 280.145; use of certain tax revenues , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors280.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 276.056 — OR Code / Title 26 / Chapter 276 / Section 276.056
276.056 Duties of commission
Status: in_force

(1) The Capitol Planning Commission:

(a) Shall adopt and implement a plan of development for the areas described by ORS 276.054 (Declaration of policy concerning capitol area and other areas) and shall recommend to the Legislative Assembly any legislation necessary to effectuate the plan.

(b) Shall conduct continuing studies and analyses, in cooperation with affected state agencies, of the building needs of all state agencies located within the boundaries of the cities of Salem and Keizer.

(c) Shall establish, adopt and implement a master plan for the development of the state buildings situated within the area bordered by State Street on the south and D Street on the north, and Winter Street on the west and 12th Street, between State Street and Court Street, and Capitol Street, between Court Street and D Street, on the east.

(d) Shall adopt standards for the development of state buildings and grounds, including but not limited to landscaping requirements, setback requirements, lot coverage limitations, building height and bulk limitations and requirements for the protection of the surrounding community environment.

(2) If the commission establishes, adopts or implements a plan of development in an area that is located within the boundaries of the City of Salem or the City of Keizer, the commission shall recommend to the governing body of Salem or Keizer any legislation necessary to effectuate the plan.

(3) The commission shall consult with state agencies, transit districts and other local government agencies that have jurisdiction within the areas described by ORS 276.054 (Declaration of policy concerning capitol area and other areas) for the purpose of adopting a plan for facilitating coordination between state agencies and local government agencies in the development of state buildings and grounds in those areas.

(4) The commission shall coordinate with the Oregon State Capitol Foundation on all activities of the commission relating to the State Capitol, State Capitol grounds and the Capitol Mall. [2009 c.896 §4]

Note: See note under 276.055 (Capitol Planning Commission) .

Source: Section 276.056 — Duties of commission , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors276.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 279c.535 — OR Code / Title 26 / Chapter 279c / Section 279c.535
279C.535 Condition concerning steel material
Status: in_force

The Department of Transportation shall adopt rules to require that public improvement contracts entered into by the department include a price escalation and de-escalation clause relating to steel material. As used in this section, “steel material” includes structural and reinforcing steel, steel studs, sheet piling, guardrail, ductile iron pipe and other steel products used for the construction, reconstruction or major renovation of a road or highway. [2005 c.557 §6]

Source: Section 279C.535 — Condition concerning steel material; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors279C.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 276.180 — OR Code / Title 26 / Chapter 276 / Section 276.180
276.180 Transfer of certain buildings, grounds and facilities when vacated
Status: in_force

When vacated and no longer required for institution uses, all or any portion of the buildings, grounds and facilities presently operated and controlled by the Department of Human Services, the Department of Corrections, the Oregon Health Authority or the State Board of Education, are transferred to the Oregon Department of Administrative Services when so ordered by the Oregon Department of Administrative Services. Title shall vest automatically in the Oregon Department of Administrative Services in the name of the State of Oregon and the department shall operate and maintain all facilities described in this section. [1973 c.772 §6; 1974 c.71 §1; 1975 c.104 §4; 1987 c.320 §152; 1993 c.500 §20; 2001 c.900 §50; 2009 c.595 §194]

(Heat, Light, Power, Sewage, Fire Protection and Communications)

Source: Section 276.180 — Transfer of certain buildings, grounds and facilities when vacated; operation; maintenance , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors276.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 276.106 — OR Code / Title 26 / Chapter 276 / Section 276.106
276.106 Use of Oregon products
Status: in_force

To the degree practicable, the Oregon Department of Administrative Services shall use or ensure the use of Oregon products in constructing, remodeling, equipping, furnishing and decorating the state executive residence. [1967 c.615 §3; 1987 c.702 §2; 2003 c.796 §§13,14; 2005 c.217 §§20,21]

Source: Section 276.106 — Use of Oregon products , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors276.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 279a.055 — OR Code / Title 26 / Chapter 279a / Section 279a.055
279A.055 Personal services contracts
Status: in_force

(1) Except as provided in ORS 279A.140 (State procurement of goods and services) , a contracting agency may enter into personal services contracts. The provisions of this section do not relieve a contracting agency of the duty to comply with ORS 279A.140 (State procurement of goods and services) , any other law applicable to state agencies or applicable city or county charter provisions.

(2) A state contracting agency with procurement authority under ORS 279A.050 (Procurement authority) or a local contract review board by ordinance, resolution, administrative rule or other regulation may designate certain service contracts or classes of service contracts as personal services contracts. [2003 c.794 §8; 2005 c.103 §4]

Source: Section 279A.055 — Personal services contracts , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors279A.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 276a.356 — OR Code / Title 26 / Chapter 276a / Section 276a.356
276A.356 Open data standard
Status: in_force

(1) The Chief Data Officer appointed under ORS 276A.353 (Chief Data Officer) shall establish an open data standard for state agencies publishing publishable data on the web portal maintained under ORS 276A.353 (Chief Data Officer) . A local or tribal government may adopt the standard. The standard must include:

(a) A format that permits public notification of updates whenever possible.

(b) Requirements to update publishable data as often as is necessary to preserve the integrity and usefulness of publishable data.

(c) The availability of publishable data without registration or license requirements or restrictions on the use of publishable data. As used in this paragraph, “registration or license requirements or restrictions on the use of publishable data” does not include measures designed or required to ensure access to publishable data, to protect the web portal from abuse or attempts to damage or impair the use of the web portal, or to analyze the types of publishable data being accessed to improve service delivery.

(d) The ability to electronically search publishable data using external information technology.

(2) In establishing the open data standard, the Chief Data Officer shall consult with subject matter experts from state agencies, organizations specializing in technology and innovation, the academic community and other interested groups designated by the Chief Data Officer. Whenever feasible, the Chief Data Officer shall consult with these entities in the development of technical and open standards.

(3) The Chief Data Officer may adopt rules to implement the open data standard. [2017 c.720 §3]

Source: Section 276A.356 — Open data standard , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors276A.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 276.612 — OR Code / Title 26 / Chapter 276 / Section 276.612
276.612 Determining buildings to be constructed, altered, repaired, furnished and equipped
Status: in_force

The Department of Corrections, the Department of Human Services, the Oregon Health Authority and the State Board of Education each shall determine the buildings to be constructed, altered, repaired, furnished and equipped for the use of institutions and activities under their respective jurisdictions. The governing board of a public university listed in ORS 352.002 (Public universities) shall determine the buildings to be constructed, altered, repaired, furnished and equipped for the use of public universities or offices, departments or activities under its jurisdiction. [Amended by 1969 c.597 §52; 1987 c.320 §154; 1991 c.703 §4; 1995 c.79 §94; 2009 c.595 §196; 2011 c.637 §87; 2013 c.768 §122; 2015 c.767 §78]

Source: Section 276.612 — Determining buildings to be constructed, altered, repaired, furnished and equipped , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors276.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 280.422 — OR Code / Title 26 / Chapter 280 / Section 280.422
280.422 Exception to eligibility standards
Status: in_force

Low income single room occupancy housing projects need not meet the standards of an eligible project and any city standards adopted pursuant to ORS 280.410 (Definitions for ORS 280.410 to 280.485) to 280.485 (Effect of ORS 280.410 to 280.485 on powers of city) . [1981 c.368 §6]

Source: Section 280.422 — Exception to eligibility standards , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors280.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 279b.045 — OR Code / Title 26 / Chapter 279b / Section 279b.045
279B.045 Contractor warranty and covenant concerning tax law compliance
Status: in_force

Every public contract that is subject to this chapter must include a representation and warranty from the contractor that the contractor has complied with the tax laws of this state or a political subdivision of this state, including but not limited to ORS 305.620 (Collection and distribution of local taxes on income and sales) and ORS chapters 316, 317 and 318. The public contract must also require a covenant from the contractor to continue to comply with the tax laws of this state or a political subdivision of this state during the term of the public contract and provide that a contractor’s failure to comply with the tax laws of this state or a political subdivision of this state before the contractor executed the public contract or during the term of the public contract is a default for which a contracting agency may terminate the public contract and seek damages and other relief available under the terms of the public contract or under applicable law. [2015 c.539 §3]

Source: Section 279B.045 — Contractor warranty and covenant concerning tax law compliance , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors279B.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 279a.185 — OR Code / Title 26 / Chapter 279a / Section 279a.185
279A.185 Local contracting agency arrangements for use or disposition of personal property authorized
Status: in_force

(1) Notwithstanding the competitive procurement requirements of ORS chapters 279B and 279C, a local contracting agency may sell, transfer or dispose of personal property in accordance with rules adopted under ORS 279A.070 (Rules) .

(2) Notwithstanding the competitive procurement requirements of ORS chapters 279B and 279C, a local contracting agency may negotiate with one or more private or public entities to establish contracts, agreements and other cooperative arrangements for the use, operation, maintenance or ultimate lawful disposition of personal property owned by or under the control of the local contracting agency, including property acquired under ORS 279A.260 (Powers and duties of department) . Before approving such a contract, agreement or arrangement, the governing body of the local contracting agency must make a finding that the contract, agreement or arrangement will promote the economic development of the local contracting agency, of the geographical area in which the local contracting agency is situated or of other public bodies that perform similar functions. [2003 c.794 §23]

Source: Section 279A.185 — Local contracting agency arrangements for use or disposition of personal property authorized , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors279A.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 282.025 — OR Code / Title 26 / Chapter 282 / Section 282.025
282.025 Legislative printing priority required
Status: in_force

During sessions of the Legislative Assembly and immediately thereafter the Oregon Department of Administrative Services shall give first priority to the printing of legislative publications and materials for the Legislative Assembly, its officers and committees. [1973 c.492 §2; 2001 c.539 §3]

Source: Section 282.025 — Legislative printing priority required , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors282.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 276a.565 — OR Code / Title 26 / Chapter 276a / Section 276a.565
276A.565 Oregon Cybersecurity Center of Excellence Operating Fund
Status: repealed

(1) The Oregon Cybersecurity Center of Excellence Operating Fund is established in the State Treasury, separate and distinct from the General Fund. Interest earned by the Oregon Cybersecurity Center of Excellence Operating Fund must be credited to the fund.

(2) Moneys in the fund shall consist of:

(a) Amounts donated to the fund;

(b) Amounts appropriated or otherwise transferred to the fund by the Legislative Assembly; and

(c) Other amounts deposited in the fund from any source.

(3) Moneys in the fund are continuously appropriated to the Higher Education Coordinating Commission for distribution to the Oregon Cybersecurity Center of Excellence for the purposes of carrying out the functions and operations of the center.

(4) The center shall submit to the Governor and to the appropriate committees of the Legislative Assembly, in the manner provided under ORS 192.245 (Form of report to legislature) , a biennial report that summarizes the balance of the fund, lists the deposits into and expenditures from the fund and provides such other details as necessary regarding the operation of the fund. [2023 c.489 §8]

Note: Sections 11 and 12, chapter 489, Oregon Laws 2023, provide:

Sec. 11. The biennial reports described in sections 8 [ 276A.565 (Oregon Cybersecurity Center of Excellence Operating Fund) ], 9 [ 276A.570 (Oregon Cybersecurity Workforce Development Fund) ] and 10 [ 276A.575 (Oregon Cybersecurity Grant Program Fund) ] of this 2023 Act are first due no later than December 31, 2025. [2023 c.489 §11]

Sec. 12. Section 11 of this 2023 Act is repealed on January 2, 2026. [2023 c.489 §12]

Source: Section 276A.565 — Oregon Cybersecurity Center of Excellence Operating Fund; biennial report , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors276A.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 280.455 — OR Code / Title 26 / Chapter 280 / Section 280.455
280.455 Administrative expenses
Status: in_force

The administrative expenses of the city with respect to bonds issued under ORS 280.410 (Definitions for ORS 280.410 to 280.485) to 280.485 (Effect of ORS 280.410 to 280.485 on powers of city) shall be charged against bond proceeds or project revenues. [1977 c.772 §10]

Source: Section 280.455 — Administrative expenses , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors280.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 278.052 — OR Code / Title 26 / Chapter 278 / Section 278.052
278.052 Right of action against person responsible for loss
Status: in_force

(1) If a payment is made out of the Insurance Fund to or for a state agency for any loss covered by the Insurance Fund, the Oregon Department of Administrative Services is subrogated, to the extent of the payment, to the rights of the state agency against any person or other entity legally responsible in damages for the loss. The department may commence an appropriate action in any court, in the name of the state, to enforce the rights. Any amounts recovered as a result of the proceeding shall be paid into the State Treasury and credited to the Insurance Fund.

(2) The department may conduct an investigation of a loss to determine whether legal action should be commenced. The department may administer oaths and examine witnesses in connection with its investigation. The State Fire Marshal and the Department of State Police and all state agencies covered under this chapter shall cooperate with the Oregon Department of Administrative Services in the investigation. [1961 c.448 §12; 1985 c.731 §11; 1991 c.566 §4]

Source: Section 278.052 — Right of action against person responsible for loss; investigations , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors278.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 276a.359 — OR Code / Title 26 / Chapter 276a / Section 276a.359
276A.359 Technical standards manual
Status: in_force

(1) The Chief Data Officer appointed under ORS 276A.353 (Chief Data Officer) shall prepare and publish a technical standards manual for publishing data through the web portal maintained under ORS 276A.353 (Chief Data Officer) . The manual must:

(a) Enable state agencies to make publishable data available to the greatest number of users and for the greatest number of applications and emphasize that state agencies must, whenever practicable, use open data standards for web publishing in a machine-readable format.

(b) Identify the policy for each technical standard and specify which types of data the standard applies to, and may recommend or require that publishable data be published in more than one technical standard.

(c) Include a plan to adopt or utilize a web application programming interface that permits application programs to request and receive publishable data directly from the web portal.

(2) The Chief Data Officer shall update the manual as necessary. [2017 c.720 §4]

Source: Section 276A.359 — Technical standards manual , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors276A.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 279c.355 — OR Code / Title 26 / Chapter 279c / Section 279c.355
279C.355 Evaluation of public improvement projects not contracted by competitive bidding
Status: in_force

(1) Upon completion of and final payment for any public improvement contract, or class of public improvement contracts, in excess of $100,000 for which the contracting agency did not use the competitive bidding process, the contracting agency shall prepare and deliver to the Director of the Oregon Department of Administrative Services, the local contract review board or, for public improvement contracts described in ORS 279A.050 (Procurement authority) (3)(b), the Director of Transportation an evaluation of the public improvement contract or the class of public improvement contracts.

(2) The evaluation must include but is not limited to the following matters:

(a) The actual project cost as compared with original project estimates;

(b) The amount of any guaranteed maximum price;

(c) The number of project change orders issued by the contracting agency;

(d) A narrative description of successes and failures during the design, engineering and construction of the project; and

(e) An objective assessment of the use of the alternative contracting process as compared to the findings required by ORS 279C.335 (Competitive bidding requirement) .

(3) The evaluations required by this section:

(a) Must be made available for public inspection; and

(b) Must be completed within 30 days of the date the contracting agency accepts:

(A) The public improvement project; or

(B) The last public improvement project if the project falls within a class of public improvement contracts. [2003 c.794 §111; 2003 c.794 §112; 2007 c.764 §§22,23]

(Solicitation; Contract Award; Rejection)

Source: Section 279C.355 — Evaluation of public improvement projects not contracted by competitive bidding , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors279C.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 279c.550 — OR Code / Title 26 / Chapter 279c / Section 279c.550
279C.550 “Retainage” defined
Status: in_force

As used in ORS 279C.550 (“Retainage” defined) to 279C.570 (Prompt payment policy) , “retainage” means the difference between the amount earned by a contractor on a public improvement contract and the amount paid on the contract by the contracting agency. [2003 c.794 §146; 2005 c.103 §32]

Source: Section 279C.550 — “Retainage” defined , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors279C.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 279c.620 — OR Code / Title 26 / Chapter 279c / Section 279c.620
279C.620 Rights of person providing medical care to employees of contractor
Status: in_force

A person providing medical, surgical or hospital care services or other needed care and attention, incident to sickness or injury, to the employees of a contractor or subcontractor on a public contract is deemed to have performed labor on the public contract for the purposes of ORS 279C.600 (Right of action on payment bond or public works bond of contractor or subcontractor) to 279C.625 (Joint liability when payment bond not executed) . [2003 c.794 §158]

Source: Section 279C.620 — Rights of person providing medical care to employees of contractor , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors279C.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).