Oklahoma legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Oklahoma HB3417: Cities and towns; competitive bidding; council; Public Competitive Bidding Act; effective date.
Status: Signed into law, May 4, 2026
What the bill says
An Act relating to cities and towns; amending 11 O.S. 2021, Section 10-116, which relates to purchases and sales by city manager and competitive bidding; clarifying that council requirements shall be in addition to the provisions of the Public Competitive Bidding Act; enacting a new section to combine procedures for reverse auction bidding that are applicable to all political subdivisions and public trusts; repealing 11 O.S. 2021, Sections 17-115 and 17-115.1, which relate to reverse auction bidding procedure; providing for codification; and providing an effective date…
From the enrolled text, April 28, 2026:
An Act relating to cities and towns; amending 11 O.S. 2021, Section 10-116, which relates to purchases and sales by city manager and competitive bidding; clarifying that council requirements shall be in addition to the provisions of the Public Competitive Bidding Act; enacting a new section to combine procedures for reverse auction bidding that are applicable to all political subdivisions and public trusts; repealing 11 O.S. 2021, Sections 17-115 and 17-115.1, which relate to reverse auction bidding procedure; providing for codification; and providing an effective date. SUBJECT: Cities and towns SECTION 1. AMENDATORY 11 O.S. 2021, Section 10-116, is amended to read as follows: Section 10-116. A. The city manager shall contract for, purchase, or issue purchase authorizations for all supplies, materials, and equipment for offices, departments, and agencies of the city government, subject to any regulations which the council may prescribe. Every contract or purchase exceeding an amount to be established by the council shall require the prior approval of the council. The city manager may also sell or transfer to or between offices, departments, and agencies, surplus or obsolete supplies, materials, and equipment, subject to regulations the council may prescribe. B. The council may prescribe requirements and procedures for competitive bidding. Notice and opportunity for competitive bidding shall be given before a purchase or contract for supplies, materials, …