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OK HB3418
OK HB3418Public buildings and public works; Public Competitive Bidding Act of 1974; quotes; felonies; disclosures; effective date.
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Introduced
02/02/2026
02/02/2026
In Committee
03/09/2026
03/09/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An Act relating to public buildings and public works; amending 60 O.S. 2021, Section 176, as last amended by Section 4, Chapter 197, O.S.L. 2025 (60 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 176), which relates to trusts for benefit of state, county or municipality and contracts; making certain contracts no longer subject to Public Competitive Bidding Act; amending 61 O.S. 2021, Section 102, as amended by Section 13, Chapter 238, O.S.L. 2022; amending 61 O.S. 2021, Section 103, as last amended by Section 1, Chapter 361, O.S.L. 2025, 61 O.S. 2021, Section 106, as amended by Section 18, Chapter 238, O.S.L. 2022, 61 O.S. 2021, Section 110, as amended by Section 21, Chapter 238, O.S.L. 2022, 61 O.S. 2021, Section 111, 61 O.S. 2021, Section 112, as amended by Section 22, Chapter 238, O.S.L. 2022, 61 O.S. 2021, Section 114, as amended by Section 729, Chapter 486, O.S.L. 2025, 61 O.S. 2021, Section 116, as amended by Section 543, Chapter 486, O.S.L. 2025 (61 O.S. Supp. 2025, Sections 102, 103, 106, 110, 112, 114, and 116), 61 O.S. 2021, Section 117, 61 O.S. 2021, Section 119, 61 O.S. 2021, Section 119.1, as amended by Section 25, Chapter 238, O.S.L. 2022 (61 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 119.1), 61 O.S. 2021, Section 120, 61 O.S. 2021, Section 121, as amended by Section 26, Chapter 238, O.S.L. 2022 (61 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 121), 61 O.S. 2021, Section 131, 61 O.S. 2021, Section 137, 61 O.S. 2021, Section 138, which relate to the Public Competitive Bidding Act of 1974; modifying terms; establishing procedure for public construction contracts equal to or greater than Twenty-Five Thousand Dollars and less than Fifty Thousand Dollars for school district; requiring bidding documents for construction-management trade contracts and subcontracts to be available for set period; authorizing electronic bids with live video feed of bid opening to not have a public bid opening; clarifying awarding public agency and not divisions may extend contract award period; extending applicability of the Public Competitive Bidding Act to quotes; clarifying persons who are conflicted out of contracts; establishing felony offenses related to insider information related to public bids; requiring change orders or cumulative change orders which exceed certain limits to re-solicit quotes; permitting suit by unsuccessful quoter; establishing that persons who knowingly violate act shall be guilty of a misdemeanor; directing public agencies to use lowest responsible qualified vendor for personal property greater than Ten Thousand Dollars; providing procedure for public agencies that solicit bids or quotes pursuant to authorized sole-source or sole- brand bidding procedures; prohibiting public agencies from writing bid or quote specifications for the purpose of restricting bids or quotes; requiring contractors and vendors to provide certain information to awarding public agency; amending 70 O.S. 2021, Section 5-135, which relates to system of accounting for school districts; requiring compliance with Section 40 of Title 61; providing for codification; and providing an effective date.
AI Summary
This bill modifies the Public Competitive Bidding Act of 1974 to expand its scope and clarify existing provisions. Key changes include extending the Act's applicability to "quotes" in addition to bids, establishing felony offenses for officials or employees who improperly disclose bid information or solicit insider information, and clarifying that public agencies must use the lowest responsible qualified vendor for personal property purchases over $10,000. The bill also introduces specific procedures for school districts regarding construction contracts between $25,000 and $50,000, allows for electronic bids with a live video feed of the opening to substitute for a public bid opening, and clarifies that only the awarding public agency, not its divisions, can extend contract award periods. Furthermore, it requires change orders exceeding certain limits to trigger a re-solicitation of quotes, permits unsuccessful quoters to file lawsuits, and makes knowing violations of certain provisions a misdemeanor. The bill also mandates that public agencies cannot write bid specifications to unfairly restrict competition and requires contractors and vendors to disclose ownership information.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (11)
Julie Daniels (R)*,
Judd Strom (R)*,
Nick Archer (R),
Denise Crosswhite Hader (R),
Mike Dobrinski (R),
Andy Fugate (D),
Mike Kelley (R),
Gerrid Kendrix (R),
Preston Stinson (R),
Josh West (R),
Gabe Woolley (R),
Last Action
Authored by Senator Daniels (principal Senate author) (on 03/09/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | http://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=hb3418&Session=2600 |
| BillText | https://www.oklegislature.gov/cf_pdf/2025-26%20FLR/HFLR/HB3418%20HFLR.PDF |
| BillText | https://www.oklegislature.gov/cf_pdf/2025-26%20COMMITTEE%20SUBS/HCS/HB3418%20CS.PDF |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - House: Proposed Committee Substitute (full committee) 1 | https://www.oklegislature.gov/cf_pdf/2025-26%20SUPPORT%20DOCUMENTS/BILLSUM/House/HB3418%20FULLPCS1%20BILLSUM.PDF |
| Proposed Committee Substitute (full committee) 1 | https://www.oklegislature.gov/cf_pdf/2025-26%20COMMITTEE%20AMENDMENTS/House/HB3418%20FULLPCS1%20JUDD%20STROM-MJ.PDF |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - House: Introduced | https://www.oklegislature.gov/cf_pdf/2025-26%20SUPPORT%20DOCUMENTS/BILLSUM/House/HB3418%20INT%20BILLSUM.PDF |
| BillText | https://www.oklegislature.gov/cf_pdf/2025-26%20INT/hB/HB3418%20INT.PDF |
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