Doing Business with ODOT | January 2026

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DOING BUSINESS WITH ODOT
Doing Business with ODOT

ODOT PROCUREMENT OFFICE

NOW AVAILABLE | ODOT PROCUREMENT OFFICE HAS UPDATED THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST GUIDELINES 

After receiving frequent requests from architectural and engineering consultants for guidance during the solicitation phase on identifying potential and actual conflicts of interest, the ODOT Procurement Office partnered with the American Council of Engineering Companies of Oregon (ACEC Oregon) forming an ad-hoc committee to update the Agency’s Conflict of Interest (COI) Guidelines.

Over the past year, this committee provided suggestions to improve the document’s clarity, consistency, and overall usability.

The updated COI Guidelines remove redundancies and unnecessary rule references while adding new guidance in two key areas: prior work on future projects and conflicts of interest involving Local Agency (LA) consultants.

These updates help firms identify and disclose potential conflicts early—at proposal submission and throughout the contract lifecycle.

Firms can find the Conflict of Interest Guidelines for Procurements and Contracts in the Consultant Forms & Resources section of the Contracting with ODOT website, under the Guidance, Policy, & Resources drop-down.

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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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:
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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.
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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