OK SB168

Requires state agency contracts for public building or public work projects exceeding $100,000 to mandate that all iron, steel, and aluminum be manufactured or produced in the United States, with all components of U.S. origin.

Mandates that solicitation documents clearly state the U.S. manufacturing requirement and that bids failing to affirmatively attest bidder understanding of the requirement shall be rejected.

Allows state agencies to appeal to the State Purchasing Director for exemptions based on public interest, unavailability of domestically-produced materials, or cost increases exceeding 25 percent.

Imposes a 5-year ban on state contracting for individuals, firms, or corporations found to intentionally violate U.S. manufacturing requirements, with appeal rights to courts.

Becomes effective November 1, 2025, and does not apply if reciprocal trade agreements or treaties exist between the state or United States and foreign nations regarding nondiscriminatory governmental procurement.