“Findings” defined. (1) As used in ORS 279C.345 and 279C.350, “findings” means the justification for a contracting agency conclusion that includes, but is not limited to, information regarding

(a) Operational, budget and financial data;

(b) Public benefits;

(c) Value engineering;

(d) Specialized expertise required;

(e) Public safety;

(f) Market conditions;

(g) Technical complexity; and

(h) Funding sources.

(2) As used in ORS 279C.335, “findings” means the justification for a conclusion that a contracting agency or state agency, in seeking an exemption from the competitive bidding requirement of ORS 279C.335 (1), reaches based on the considerations set forth in ORS 279C.335 (2). [2003 c.794 §102; 2013 c.522 §7]