BP 6340 – Bids and Contracts

The Board of Education delegates to the President the authority to enter into contracts on behalf of Columbia Gorge Community College and to establish administrative procedures for contract awards and management, subject to the following:

• Contracts for work to be done, services to be performed or for goods, equipment or supplies to be furnished or sold to Columbia Gorge Community College that exceed $100,000 shall require prior approval by the Board of Education.
• When bids are required, according to state bidding laws, the Board of Education shall award each such contract to the lowest responsible bidder who meets the specifications published by the College and who shall give such security as state law, or the Board of Education requires, or reject all bids.
• These contracts are not enforceable obligations until they are ratified by the Board of Education.

Legal Reference(s):
1. 2 Code of Federal Regulations Part 200.318
2. ORS 279A, ORS 279B, and ORS 279C
3. Columbia Gorge Community College Rules of Procurement, adopted in accordance with ORS 279A.065(6)(a) & ORS 279A.070