Oregon State University Purchasing and
Contracting
OAR 576-008-0290.
Purchasing Policies Governing the Acquisition of Goods and Services from
Qualified Rehabilitation Facilities
The University and
its departments shall purchase goods and services from Qualified
Rehabilitation Facilities in accordance with the provisions of ORS
279.835 to 279.855, and OAR 125-030-0015.
Stat. Auth.: ORS 351.070 Stats. Implemented: ORS 351.070 Hist.: OSU 8-1997, f. & cert. ef. 9-11-97
5576-008-0215
Definitions
(26) "Qualified
Rehabilitation Facility (QRF)": A nonprofit organization that trains and
puts Oregonians with disabilities to work. QRFs are registered and reviewed
on a regular basis by various state and federal agencies. The Oregon
Department of Administrative Services (ODAS) certified every QRF in Oregon. See ORS
279 .835 to 279.855 and OAR 125-030-0015
576-008-0205
Code of Ethics
(1) The following
Code of Ethics, adopted by the State Board of Higher Education in OAR
580-040-0205, shall apply to University employees who perform contracting and
purchasing.
- (a) Give first consideration to the
objectives and policies of OSSHE and the institution; ...
(f) Encourage all segments of society to participate by
demonstrating support for emerging small, disadvantaged, and minority-owned
and women-owned businesses, and Qualified Rehabilitation Facilities.
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