Oklahoma § 69-1104 - Expedited highway improvement contracts

§ 69-1104. Expedited highway improvement contracts

A. As used in this section:

1. "Highway emergency" means a situation or condition of a

designed state highway that:

a.

poses a threat to life or property of travelers, or

b.

substantially disrupts the orderly flow of traffic and

commerce; and

2. "Highway improvement contract" means a contract awarded by

the Department of Transportation for the construction, repair, or

maintenance of a designated state highway or any part of the

highway.

B. As the part of any bidding procedure as provided by law for

the letting of contracts by the Department of Transportation, the

Department may award a highway improvement contract in a highway

emergency in accordance with rules adopted by the Department which

may include:

1. Contractor eligibility;

2. Notification of prospective bidders;

3. Bidding requirements;

4. Procedures for awarding the contract, pursuant to the Public

Competitive Bidding Act of 1974;

5. Bonding or other requirements to ensure satisfactory

performance by the contractor and the protection of claimants

supplying labor and materials used in performance of the contract;

6. Contract form and contents;

Oklahoma Statutes - Title 69. Roads, Bridges, and Ferries

7. Provisions for extended work days to expedite the

improvement; and

8. Provisions for waiver of or exception to a procedure or

requirement adopted pursuant to this section.

C. Prior to awarding a contract under this section, the

Department shall certify in writing a description of the highway

emergency. A copy of the certification of the highway emergency

shall be attached to the contract. The Transportation Commission

shall be sent a copy of the certification of the highway emergency

for final approval.

D. In addition to the requirements of this section, any

contract awarded pursuant to this section shall comply with the

Public Competitive Bidding Act of 1974.

Added by Laws 1997, c. 70, § 1, eff. Nov. 1, 1997.