Power Lunch - Oregon Buys - Government Procurement Process

Jul
23
2025
Wed, Jul 23 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM
Topic: Government Contracting

Bring a lunch and learn about:

Understanding the Oregonbuys system
Understanding what details should be entered into Oregonbuys account for business
How to submit a quote
How to navigate the system
Understanding the two roles: Seller Admin vs Seller
How to search for solicitations
How to look at past quotes that were submitted or withdrawn
If you are awarded a contract/purchase order, how to find it
How to look up invoices that were submitted for payments
How to find solicitation (for ODOT only) under $100K
How to search for ESB only solicitation (ODOT only)

Speaker(s): Melissa Lovejoy is a seasoned public procurement expert with 17 years of experience and over 23 years of service to the State of Oregon. She has been deeply involved in the development and implementation of OregonBuys, Oregon’s eProcurement system, and brings nearly a decade of hands-on experience from both the agency and vendor perspectives. Melissa has helped countless businesses understand how to navigate OregonBuys, making it easier for them to find and bid on opportunities. She’s passionate about empowering vendors, believing that their success is key to building a stronger Oregon.

Co-Sponsor(s):


Fee: No Cost

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Location

Chemeketa Community College SBDC
Center for Business and Industry
626 High Street NE, Suite 210, Salem, OR 97301