Oklahoma § 61-85 - Prohibited terms in bid specifications for public
Full text of Oklahoma Oklahoma Statutes § 61-85 — Prohibited terms in bid specifications for public, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 61-85. Prohibited terms in bid specifications for public
improvement projects.
A public agency or a construction manager or other contracting
entity acting on behalf of a public agency shall not place any of
the terms described in Section 3 of the Fair and Open Competition in
Governmental Construction Act in bid specifications, project
Oklahoma Statutes - Title 61. Public Buildings and Public Works
agreements, or other controlling documents relating to the
construction, repair, remodeling, or demolition of a public
improvement. Any such included term is void and of no effect.
Added by Laws 2012, c. 145, § 5, eff. Nov. 1, 2012.
Source: official Oklahoma text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Oklahoma § 61-85
What does Oklahoma Statutes § 61-85 cover?
Section 61-85 ("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.
How do I cite Oklahoma § 61-85?
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Is this the official text of Oklahoma law?
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How does Oklahoma § 61-85 apply to my situation?
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