Oklahoma SB403 modifies county purchasing procedures, including bid solicitation and approval processes.
Oklahoma SB403 amends county purchasing procedures, focusing on the duties of county purchasing agents and the bid solicitation process. The bill mandates that county purchasing agents request bids for purchases exceeding $25,000 from at least three vendors, with the lowest and best quote selected. It outlines procedures for bid solicitation, including notice publication and the handling of sealed bids. The board of county commissioners is responsible for selecting the lowest and best bid, considering factors like material availability and transportation costs.
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