(1) If any public agency intends to procure any product or service on the procurement list, that public agency shall, in accordance with rules of the Oregon Department of Administrative Services, procure such product or service, at the price established by the department, from a qualified nonprofit agency for individuals with disabilities, provided the product or service is of the appropriate specifications and is available within the period required by that public agency.
(2) In furthering the purposes of ORS 279.835 to 279.855, 279A.025 (4) and 279C.335, it is the intent of the Legislative Assembly that there be close cooperation between the department, public contracting agencies and qualified nonprofit agencies for individuals with disabilities. The department on behalf of public contracting agencies and qualified nonprofit agencies for individuals with disabilities is authorized to enter into such contractual agreements, cooperative working relationships or other arrangements as may be determined to be necessary for effective coordination and efficient realization of the objectives of ORS 279.835 to 279.855, 279A.025 (4) and 279C.335 and any other law requiring procurement of products or services. [1977 c.304 §5; 1989 c.224 §45; 2003 c.794 §229e; 2007 c.70 §65]
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