Oklahoma 2022 Regular Session

Oklahoma House Bill HB2100

Introduced
2/1/21  

Caption

Public construction contracts; creating the Public Construction Contracts and Municipal Bidding Act of 2021; effective date.

Impact

The enactment of HB2100 is expected to significantly reshape the landscape of public construction in Oklahoma. This bill will establish clear rules governing the bidding process, impacting both local governments and vendors looking to secure contracts for public projects. It seeks to streamline operations while holding all parties accountable, which can lead to increased efficiency in the use of public funds. By fostering a competitive environment, the law ideally should improve the quality of construction work while ensuring that taxpayers receive better value for their investments in infrastructure.

Summary

House Bill 2100 establishes the Public Construction Contracts and Municipal Bidding Act, which aims to regulate how public construction contracts should be awarded and fulfilled in the state of Oklahoma. This new act is designed to standardize the bidding processes for municipal projects, ensuring that all public construction contracts adhere to consistent guidelines that promote transparency and fairness in the awarding process. By creating a structured framework for municipal bidding, the bill intends to enhance accountability and reduce the possibility of mismanagement or corruption within public works projects.

Contention

While the text of the bill seems straightforward, discussions around it may reveal concerns relating to the potential for over-regulation, which some stakeholders argue could deter small businesses from bidding on contracts due to compliance costs. Additionally, there may be points of contention regarding how strictly the regulations are enforced and whether they will disproportionately benefit larger firms at the expense of smaller local contractors. Stakeholders from various sectors will be watching closely to see how these regulations affect the participation of diverse contractors in municipal bidding processes.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

OK HB2862

Public Competitive Bidding Act of 1974; public construction contracts; construction management trade contracts; effective date.

OK HB3773

County public construction contracts; Oklahoma County Public Construction Contracts Act of 2024; effective date.

OK AB1957

Public contracts: best value construction contracting for counties.

OK SB334

Public buildings and public works; modifying price threshold for certain construction contract negotiations with qualified contractors. Effective date. Emergency.

OK SB1014

Public Competitive Bidding Act of 1974; requiring local bid preference for certain public construction contracts. Effective date.

OK HB4080

Public buildings and public works; bonding; contracting; construction; construction management; emergencies; school buildings; wildlife conservation; bids; payment; fees; State Construction Revolving Fund; effective date.

OK H0611

Bonds of Contractors Constructing Public Buildings

OK SB128

Public contracts: Best Value Construction Contracting for Counties Pilot Program.

OK SB173

Public trusts; providing for applicability of Public Competitive Bidding Act of 1974 and Fair Pay for Construction Act to certain public contracts. Effective date.

OK AB1932

Public contracts: construction manager at-risk construction contracts.

Similar Bills

No similar bills found.