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FINDINGS in support of Class Special Procurements established under the authority of ORS 279B.085 and Class exemptions established under the authority or ORS 279C.335. 2.1430(1) Purchases from Nonprofit Agencies for Disabled Individuals. When available, the city shall purchase goods, services and public improvements from qualified nonprofit agencies for disabled individuals in accordance with the provisions of ORS 279.835 through 279.850 and rules adopted by the purchasing agent. Restatement of State law. No findings required. 2.1430(2)(a) Any public improvement. Unless otherwise provided in these regulations or approved for a special exemption, public improvement contracts in any amount may be issued only under an invitation to bid. Restatement of State law. No findings required. 2.1430(2)(b) Non-transportation public improvements up to $100,000. Public improvement contracts other than contracts for a highway, bridge or other transportation project for which the estimated contract price does not exceed $100,000 may be awarded using an informal solicitation for quotes in accordance with rules adopted by the purchasing agent. Alternate Award Process. The informal solicitation procedure for this class of contracts requires the solicitation agent to obtain at least 3 written price quotes. Contracts will be awarded based on price. Cost Savings and Other Benefits. The informal solicitation process provides the following benefits: Reduction in staff time. 2. Reduced bidding expenditures 3. Elimination of bid bond requirement and smafl cost of quote preparation as compared to bid preparation will result in lower quotes. 4. Flexibility in timing of solicitations will allow solicitation to be made during construction season when projects can be used as fill-in projects for otherwise busy contractors. This should result in lower pricing from contractors. Affect on Competition. Requires competition by award based on price. The size of the job makes is unlikely that contractors from outside the local area would submit bids if the job was advertised.