City Code Section
- Notwithstanding provisions of law requiring the City to award a contract to the lowest responsible bidder or best proposer or provider of a quotation, a contracting agency that uses public funds to procure goods or services for a public use under ORS Chapter 279B may give preference to procuring goods that are fabricated or processed entirely within this state, or services that are performed entirely within this state.
- A. If the goods or services cost is not more than 10 percent more than goods that are not fabricated or processed entirely within this state a preference may be given. If more than one bidder or proposer qualifies for the preference described in this Subsection, the City may give a further preference to a qualifying bidder or proposer that resides in or is headquartered in this state.
- B. The City may set a higher percentage than the percentage set forth above if the City, in a written determination to support the order, finds good cause to set the higher percentage and explains the City’s reasons and evidence for the finding.
- C. This Section does not apply to emergency work, minor alterations, ordinary repairs or maintenance work for public improvements or to other construction contracts as described in ORS 279C.