Doing Business with ODOT | November 2025

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DOING BUSINESS WITH ODOT
Doing Business with ODOT

ODOT PROCUREMENT OFFICE

Now Online | Advance Your Work with ODOT by taking the Indirect Cost Rate Education Series for Consultants

The ODOT Procurement Office is excited to introduce a new training series designed specifically for consulting firms to better understand the Indirect Cost Rate (ICR) process that helps them to take their contracting with ODOT to the next level.

The ICR Education Series includes eight concise, easy-to-follow modules that explain:

  • The purpose of tracking and reviewing actual cost data
  • How to develop an indirect cost rate
  • Key compliance requirements once under contract

You can access the full training series on our Billing Rates webpage, under the Education and Additional Resources dropdown. For the best learning experience, we recommend completing the modules in numerical order.

For more information email the ODOT Billing Rate Oversight Team or ODOT External Audit Service Team.

Small Business Resources

ODOT Procurement Office

ODOT Office of Equity & Civil Rights

State Office of Procurement Equity

Oregon Small Business Summits

Oregon Apex Accelerator

Doing Business with ODOT Brochure

Procurement Learning Center

OregonBuys Registration and Supplier Support

1-855-800-5046 support.oregonbuys@das.oregon.gov

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Your Guide to Doing Business with ODOT

The Doing Business with ODOT brochure serves as a one-stop resource for businesses interested in working with ODOT. It provides essential information on a wide range of contracting opportunities, including:

  • Small Business engagement
  • Goods, Trade Services, and Public Improvement Contracting
  • Price Agreements and Personal Services
  • Highway Contracting (bidding, awards, and upcoming projects)
  • OregonBuys
  • Maintenance District Office contacts and processes

Whether you're just getting started or looking to expand your work with ODOT, this guide connects you to the right resources and contacts for each type of contracting opportunity—all in one place.
ODOT Procurement Training

Step Into Contracting with ODOT | Learn Through Our Procurement Training

The ODOT Procurement Office provides a comprehensive selection of on-demand training modules designed for Consultants, Contractors, and Suppliers interested in learning more about contracting with ODOT or enhancing their current practices.

These training modules are available at no cost, and new topics will be added as they become available.

Our training is tailored for businesses of all sizes that want to better understand the ODOT contracting process, including:
Procurement

Procurement Office Website | 503.986.2710
355 Capitol St. NE, MS 3-3 | Salem | OR | 97301

OPO Purpose | We provide collaborative, professional procurement services to meet ODOT's business needs.

OPO Vision | OPO is recognized for contributing to the success of every business partner by fostering positive interactions, making the procurement process easy, and offering procurement expertise.

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