Hiring Commercial Property Services Providers in Oregon

Commercial real estate services in Oregon start with an active Construction Contractors Board license—Commercial General (CG) or Commercial Specialty (CS)—and, for electricians or plumbers, additional licenses via the Building Codes Division; ensure the contractor can secure permits with Portland Bureau of Development Services or other local jurisdictions. Soft-service providers—janitorial, day-porter, landscaping, pest control, security patrol, parking management, waste hauling, or snow/ice management—must have an Oregon business registry; pesticide applicators need Department of Agriculture certification, and security firms must be certified by the Department of Public Safety Standards and Training. Demand $2 million general liability for construction trades and $1 million for nightly cleaning, statutory workers’ comp, and E&O for architects or energy-code modelers. Confirm compliance with OSHA silica and fall-protection rules, Department of Environmental Quality storm-water permits, and seismic Upgrade Program requirements. Favor vendors with references on Portland tech offices, Willamette Valley wineries, or coastal hospitality projects.