74 O.S. § 85.1 et seq

OMES - Central Purchasing Division performs procurement functions and provides oversight of state agencies' procurement activities as defined by the Oklahoma Central Purchasing Act and ensures fair and equitable processes for procurement functions resulting in timely delivery of quality products and support service. OMES services are extended to counties under the county purchasing laws. OMES, Central Purchasing Division, performs the following tasks: 19 O.S. § 1501(A)(3)(m)

• Provides access to statewide contracts;
• Solicits bids on behalf of a county when requested; 19 O.S. § 1505(B)(1)
• Provides access to the Oklahoma credit card contract, also known as P-Card or purchase card contract: 74 O.S. § 85.2 , 74 O.S. § 85.5
  • Refer to Chapter Nine, “Credit Card Purchases.”