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OklahomaHB 3418Oklahoma 2026 Regular SessionHouse
Public buildings and public works; Public Competitive Bidding Act of 1974; quotes; felonies; disclosures; effective date.
Sponsored By: Judd Strom (Republican)
Signed by Governor
Senate Committee
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
7 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 1 costs, 5 mixed.
Limits on change orders and assignments
Change orders on public jobs are capped. For contracts up to $1,000,000, the cap is 15% of the original amount. For contracts over $1,000,000, the cap is the greater of $150,000 or 10%. Over the cap, agencies must re‑bid the unfinished work. Contractors cannot assign a public contract without the governing body’s written consent, and a contract cannot be assigned to a bidder found not responsible. Splitting a job to dodge bidding rules is void and is a misdemeanor if done knowingly.
Stronger bidding and transparency for public jobs
Public construction jobs over $100,000 (and CM trade jobs over $50,000) use sealed bids to the lowest responsible bidder. Jobs from $10,000 to $100,000 use written bids or competitive quotes; under $10,000 may be negotiated. Agencies must make full bid documents public at least 20 days before opening, and may open e-bids by livestream. They can do market research and industry outreach before bidding, and must explain any award that is not to the lowest bidder. Agencies may reject all bids in the public interest, must consider lower‑cost equivalent items in sole‑source/brand solicitations, and must make project cost estimates public. The law also clarifies which jobs count as public construction and CM trade contracts.
New rules for public trusts and roads
A state‑beneficiary public trust that owns and maintains a road outside city limits may close or reopen it by board resolution, but it cannot block access for nearby properties and cannot close a road dedicated for public use by recorded writing. If a court forecloses reopen rights, the closure is permanent. Trusts that run county jails must have at least five members, including a county commissioner and the sheriff or their designees, and appointed members cannot be elected officials. Certain entities created under Title 82 are excluded from Section 176 rules.
Stricter rules for purchasing cooperatives
A public agency cannot award contracts over $100,000 (or CM trade contracts over $50,000) to a contractor tied to a purchasing cooperative unless the cooperative and contractor fully follow the Bidding Act. For bids over $5,000, cooperative‑affiliated bidders must comply and submit written bids when notice is given. A cooperative may use one legal newspaper statewide for bid notices, or a local paper if the project is limited to that county group.
New school purchasing and payment controls
Beginning November 1, 2027, school boards must set clear buying controls, require itemized invoices with proof of receipt, and name authorized buyers. The encumbrance clerk must verify funds before purchase orders and report encumbrances monthly; the treasurer must register warrants and checks in order and never above balances. Districts may use evaluated receipt settlement only with an agreement, matching receipts to the purchase order date, and software support. Boards may pay by ACH, bank debit, or wire if auditors review and approve the controls. Districts must use State Board‑approved forms and systems, and the State Board must send tentative state and federal aid estimates for budgeting. District data centers must follow the law and provide an honesty bond of at least $10,000.
Tougher penalties and bidder disclosures
It is a felony to share bid terms early, or to hide bid‑notice information after a notice goes out. Those proceedings are void. School, county, and city bids must include a sworn noncollusion statement. Contractors and subs must file sworn lists of all 10%+ owners up their ownership chain; missing statements void the contract. Anyone who knowingly breaks other parts of the Act commits a misdemeanor. Taxpayers and losing bidders can sue within 10 days after signing to stop an illegal contract.
Goods $25K+ need quotes; services exempt
Agencies must get written quotes and buy or lease personal property costing $25,000 or more from the lowest responsible qualified vendor. Professional services listed in state law do not require bids or quotes unless another law says so. Agencies can adopt stricter rules.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Judd Strom
Republican • House
Cosponsors
Nick Archer
Republican • House
Mark Chapman
Republican • House
Denise Crosswhite Hader
Republican • House
Julie Daniels
Republican • Senate
Mike Dobrinski
Republican • House
Andy Fugate
Democratic • House
Josh West
Republican • House
Mike Kelley
Republican • House
Gerrid Kendrix
Republican • House
Michelle McCane
Democratic • House
Annie Menz
Democratic • House
Preston Stinson
Republican • House
Max Wolfley
Republican • House
Gabe Woolley
Republican • House
Roll Call Votes
House vote • 5/4/2026
FOURTH READING
Yes: 87 • No: 5
Senate vote • 4/28/2026
THIRD READING
Yes: 44 • No: 0
Senate vote • 4/7/2026
Committee vote: Local & County Government
Yes: 9 • No: 0
Senate vote • 4/7/2026
Top_of_Page
Yes: 0 • No: 0
House vote • 3/24/2026
THIRD READING
Yes: 93 • No: 4
House vote • 3/24/2026
Top_of_Page
Yes: 93 • No: 4
House vote • 3/5/2026
DO PASS
Yes: 15 • No: 1
House vote • 3/5/2026
DO PASS
Yes: 15 • No: 1
House vote • 2/11/2026
DO PASS
Yes: 6 • No: 0
House vote • 2/11/2026
DO PASS
Yes: 6 • No: 0
Actions Timeline
Approved by Governor 05/11/2026
5/11/2026HouseSent to Governor
5/5/2026HouseEnrolled measure signed, returned to House
5/5/2026SenateEnrolled, signed, to Senate
5/5/2026HouseReferred for enrollment
5/4/2026HouseFourth Reading, Measure passed: Ayes: 87 Nays: 5
5/4/2026HouseSA's read, adopted
5/4/2026HouseSA's received
4/28/2026HouseEngrossed to House
4/28/2026SenateReferred for engrossment
4/28/2026SenateMeasure passed: Ayes: 44 Nays: 0
4/28/2026SenateGeneral Order, Amended
4/28/2026SenatePlaced on General Order
4/9/2026SenateReported Do Pass as amended Local and County Government committee; CR filed
4/7/2026SenateCoauthored by Representative Menz
4/1/2026SenateSecond Reading referred to Local and County Government
4/1/2026SenateCoauthored by Representative Wolfley
3/31/2026SenateCoauthored by Representative Chapman
3/31/2026SenateFirst Reading
3/30/2026SenateEngrossed, signed, to Senate
3/30/2026HouseReferred for engrossment
3/24/2026HouseThird Reading, Measure passed: Ayes: 93 Nays: 4
3/24/2026HouseCoauthored by Representative(s) Woolley, Kendrix, Kelley, McCane
3/24/2026HouseGeneral Order
3/24/2026HouseAuthored by Senator Daniels (principal Senate author)
3/9/2026House
Bill Text
Enrolled (final version)
5/4/2026
Amended And Engrossed
4/28/2026
Floor (Senate)
4/8/2026
Senate Committee Report
4/7/2026
Engrossed
3/30/2026
Floor (House)
3/10/2026
House Committee Report
3/9/2026
House Committee Substitute
3/9/2026
House Policy Committee Report
2/11/2026
Introduced
1/14/2026
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