Oklahoma § 61-111 - Time for awarding of contract
Full text of Oklahoma Oklahoma Statutes § 61-111 — Time for awarding of contract, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 61-111. Time for awarding of contract
The awarding of a contract to the lowest responsible bidder or
bidders shall be made within thirty (30) days after the opening of
bids unless the governing body of the awarding public agency, by
formal recorded action and for good cause shown, provides for a
reasonable extension of that period, which extension period shall
not in any event exceed fifteen (15) days where only state or local
funds are involved, or not to exceed ninety (90) days on any award
of contract for the construction of a public improvement where funds
are utilized which are furnished by an agency of the United States
Government. Upon mutual written agreement between the lowest
responsible bidder or bidders and the awarding public agency, the
Division or awarding public agency may extend the contract award
period no more than one hundred twenty (120) days from the bid
opening date.
Added by Laws 1974, c. 298, § 11, operative Aug. 1, 1974. Amended
by Laws 2006, c. 271, § 17, eff. July 1, 2006; Laws 2015, c. 198, §
1, eff. Nov. 1, 2015.
Source: official Oklahoma text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Oklahoma § 61-111
What does Oklahoma Statutes § 61-111 cover?
Section 61-111 ("Time for awarding of contract") is part of the Oklahoma Statutes, the codified statutory law of Oklahoma. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Oklahoma § 61-111?
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Is this the official text of Oklahoma law?
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