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House gives Oregon Parks limited procurement flexibility to buy locally
Summary
The House passed Senate Bill 8 38, which exempts the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department from some statewide procurement requirements so parks can procure goods and services locally for operations and maintenance, excluding IT and surplus property.
Lawmakers approved Senate Bill 8 38 to allow the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department (OPRD) limited exemptions from the state—s standard public-contracting code so it can more quickly procure goods and services locally for park operations.
Representative Boyce, carrying the bill, told the House that state parks operate like a local recreation business with unique,…
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