Oregon Rehabilitation Association


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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