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This bill amends the Public Competitive Bidding Act of 1974 to modify local government bidding requirements for public construction contracts. Specifically, the bill changes the language from "may" to "shall" regarding local bid preferences, mandating that counties, cities, and local government units provide a local bid preference of up to 5% for construction contracts over $100,000. To qualify for this preference, the local bidder must be the second-lowest qualified bid and agree to perform the contract for the same price and terms as the non-local bidder. The bill removes previous language requiring local agencies to demonstrate economic benefit and simplifies the requirements for local bid preferences. A "local bid" is defined as a bidder authorized to do business in the state and maintaining a bona fide establishment within the state. The bill does not apply to construction contracts using federal funds that might conflict with federal regulations. The legislation also includes provisions about bidding thresholds for different types of construction contracts and clarifies rules for purchasing cooperatives. The bill is set to become effective on November 1, 2025, potentially providing more opportunities for local contractors in public construction projects.

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http://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=sb1014&Session=2600