ODOT Billing Rate Policy Updates and New Consultant Standard | Notice of Upcoming Implementation and Informational Townhall
The ODOT Procurement Office is updating its consultant billing rate policies and procedures to improve clarity, consistency, and compliance.
Key Updates Include:
- Simplified language, updated terminology, and clearer definitions
- Enhanced guidance on consultants’ responsibilities for maintaining compliant billing rates
- Introduction of the new Consultant Billing Rate Standard, outlining submittal requirements
Effective Date: October 15, 2025
Join Us for a Townhall Q&A
To help you prepare, we invite all affected consultants to attend a virtual Townhall and Q&A Session:
📅 Tuesday, October 14, 2025
🕘 9:00 AM
🔗 Microsoft Teams Meeting Link
Why This Matters
The new Consultant Billing Rate Standard provides clear procedures for establishing, revising, and maintaining billing rates. Alongside this, we’re launching a dedicated Consultant Billing Rate website featuring forms, resources, and educational tools to support your compliance with all updated policies, standards, and training materials are available now.
🔗 Explore the new site: ODOT Consultant Billing Rate Resources
Questions?
Please attend the townhall or contact us directly at
📧 ODOTBillingRateUpdates@odot.oregon.gov
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