House Bill No. 2165 amends Section 1505 of Title 19 of the Oklahoma Statutes, focusing on the procurement processes for county governments. The bill introduces new provisions that facilitate interlocal agreements and outlines specific procedures for requisitioning, bidding, and vendor selection. A key requirement is that county purchasing agents must solicit and document at least three quotes when no bids are received. Additionally, it clarifies the purchase order process and mandates that the board of county commissioners must approve purchase orders by signing off on the amounts.

The bill also enhances existing procurement regulations by allowing county purchasing agents to take bids on items from a twelve-month bid list at any time and requires the retention of inventory forms and reports for at least two years post-audit. It permits county officers to certify emergencies for immediate expenditures up to $5,000, with a written explanation required. Furthermore, the bill allows the use of state purchase cards for acquisitions, contingent on training and agreements for cardholders. Lastly, it enables counties to enter into interlocal agreements for services from Circuit Engineering Districts, promoting collaboration for road and bridge projects. The bill is scheduled to take effect on November 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 19-1505
Floor (House): 19-1505
Floor (Senate): 19-1505
Engrossed: 19-1505
Enrolled (final version): 19-1505