Chapter Five: Standard Contracts over $10,000-$100,000
Standard Contracts Over $10,000-$100,000, Construction Management Trade Contracts $10,000-$50,000 and Construction Management Subcontracts Over $25,000-$50,000
All public construction projects must be approved by the board of county commissioners prior to any solicitations in an open meeting. Standard construction contracts for the purpose of making any public improvements or constructing any public building or making repairs to the same or for construction of highways or bridges for less than One Hundred Thousand Dollars ($100,000.00); construction management trade contracts between Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000.00) and Fifty Thousand Dollars ($50,000.00); and construction management subcontracts over Twenty-Five Thousand Dollars ($25,000.00) and Fifty Thousand Dollars ($50,000.00) shall be let and awarded to the lowest responsible bidder by receipt of written bids or awarded on the basis of competitive quotes to the lowest responsible, qualified contractor.
A recommended best practice is that three written quotes be obtained and recorded on SA&I Form No. 4046, Vendor Quote Sheet. The contract must be awarded by the board of county commissioners. 61 O.S. § 138
Nothing shall prohibit the county from requiring additional bonding or insurance on projects.
Written bids should be accompanied by a sworn non-collusion affidavit.
After receipt of the written contract, work may begin in accordance with the purchasing policies of the county.
