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OK HB3418
Bill
Status
2/2/2026
Primary Sponsor
Judd Strom
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AI Summary
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Amends the Public Competitive Bidding Act of 1974 to extend competitive bidding requirements to quotes, requiring public agencies to purchase personal property estimated at $25,000 or more from the lowest responsible qualified vendor after soliciting written quotes
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Establishes new felony offenses for public officials or employees who disclose bid terms before bid opening, provide insider bid information in advance, or withhold bid notice information after publication
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Creates tiered construction contract thresholds for school districts: contracts under $25,000 may be negotiated; $25,000-$50,000 require written bids or competitive quotes; $50,000-$100,000 require written bids with executed contracts and proof of insurance before work begins
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Expands conflict of interest prohibitions to cover all officials and employees who authorize, award, or supervise public construction contracts, plus their relatives within the third degree of consanguinity or affinity, with violations constituting a Class D3 felony
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Requires contractors and vendors to disclose under oath all individuals with more than 10% ownership interest in the bidding company and any entities in the ownership chain, with failure to provide such statements rendering contracts void
Legislative Description
Public buildings and public works; Public Competitive Bidding Act of 1974; quotes; felonies; disclosures; effective date.
Last Action
Authored by Senator Daniels (principal Senate author)
3/9/2026