Environment and natural resources; approval, negotiation, and award of contracts; certain exemption for the Water Resources Board; effective date.

Summary

The measure changes how the Office of Management and Enterprise Services handles construction and design contracts, allowing it to negotiate with the lowest responsible bidder when bids exceed estimates and to set a 120‑day deadline for award. It also exempts the Oklahoma Water Resources Board from these new procurement requirements when hiring engineers or consultants for non‑construction programs, and permits other agencies to receive similar exemptions if they meet specific standards. The goal is to reduce project costs and delays while keeping oversight in place.

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