{"data":{"id":"us-or/ors-279c.330","jurisdiction":"us-or","citation":"ORS 279C.330","heading":"“Findings” defined.","body":"(1) As used in ORS 279C.345 and 279C.350, “findings” means the justification for a contracting agency conclusion that includes, but is not limited to, information regarding:\n      (a) Operational, budget and financial data;\n      (b) Public benefits;\n      (c) Value engineering;\n      (d) Specialized expertise required;\n      (e) Public safety;\n      (f) Market conditions;\n      (g) Technical complexity; and\n      (h) Funding sources.\n      (2) As used in ORS 279C.335, “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 (1), reaches based on the considerations set forth in ORS 279C.335 (2).","path":["07 - Public Facilities and Finance","26. Public Facilities, Contracting and insurance","Chapter 279C — Public Contracting - Public Improvements and Related Contracts"],"source_url":"https://www.oregonlegislature.gov/bills_laws/ors/ors279C.html","current_through":"2025 Edition","vintage":"","retrieved_at":"2026-09-03T23:50:13Z","sha256":"d0c673e9bcf9feb5ccd02bfcdf48f4ac36b68d95b0eb92c66996f40a0edf9685","source_id":"us-or","stale":false,"prev":"us-or/ors-279c.325","next":"us-or/ors-279c.332"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}