Oklahoma § 61-83 - Prohibited terms in bid specifications for public
Full text of Oklahoma Oklahoma Statutes § 61-83 — Prohibited terms in bid specifications for public, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 61-83. Prohibited terms in bid specifications for public
improvement projects.
A public agency awarding any contract for the construction,
repair, remodeling, or demolition of a public improvement or
obligating funds pursuant to such a contract, shall ensure that
neither the awarding public agency nor any construction manager
acting on behalf of the public agency shall, in its bid
specifications, project agreements, or other controlling documents,
include:
1. A term that requires, prohibits, encourages, or discourages
bidders, contractors, or subcontractors from entering into or
adhering to agreements with a collective bargaining organization
relating to the construction project or other related construction
projects; and
2. A term that discriminates against bidders, contractors, or
subcontractors based on the status as a party or nonparty to, or the
willingness or refusal to enter into, an agreement with a collective
bargaining organization relating to the construction project or
other related construction projects.
Added by Laws 2012, c. 145, § 3, eff. Nov. 1, 2012.
Source: official Oklahoma text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Oklahoma § 61-83
What does Oklahoma Statutes § 61-83 cover?
Section 61-83 ("Prohibited terms in bid specifications for public") 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.
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