Does Oklahoma require prevailing wages on public works?

No. Oklahoma has no enforceable state prevailing-wage law; federal Davis-Bacon applies only to federally funded work.

Does Oklahoma require multiple-prime contracts?

No. Oklahoma has no statewide multiple-prime mandate, unlike New York (Wicks Law) or Pennsylvania (Separations Act).

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Oklahoma public works bidding requirements

Jurisdiction: State of Oklahoma

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Summary of record

Verified Jul 8, 2026

Competitive bidding threshold (public work): More than $100,000 (open competitive bidding)
Governing statute: Public Competitive Bidding Act (61 O.S.)
Award standard: Lowest responsible bidder
Multiple-prime required?: No statewide mandate
Prevailing wage: None (state level)
Addenda distribution: To all plan holders

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Competitive bidding threshold

Public construction over $100,000 must be awarded by open competitive bidding to the lowest responsible bidder under the Public Competitive Bidding Act (61 O.S.).¹ Construction-management trade contracts and other work over $50,000 must be let on written competitive bids.

Award standard

Contracts go to the lowest responsible bidder.¹

Multiple-prime contracts

Oklahoma has no statewide multiple-prime mandate. Unlike New York's Wicks Law or Pennsylvania's Separations Act, a single general contract is permitted.

Prevailing wage

Oklahoma has no enforceable state prevailing-wage law — its statute was struck down and is not enforced. Federal Davis-Bacon rates apply only to federally funded work.

Document distribution & addenda

Oklahoma DOT §102 requires the Department to provide addenda to all prospective bidders (plan holders).³

Record of change

Oklahoma requires open competitive bidding on public construction over $100,000 under the Public Competitive Bidding Act, with written competitive bids required for trade/other work over $50,000. It has no enforceable state prevailing wage.

Verified
Jul 8, 2026

Added document-distribution source: Standard Specifications for Highway Construction §102 (addenda to all plan holders).
Verified
Jul 8, 2026

Verified against the Oklahoma Public Competitive Bidding Act (61 O.S. §103): open competitive bidding required over $100,000; written competitive bids over $50,000.

Sources

1. Oklahoma Legislature — 61 O.S. §103 (Public Competitive Bidding Act). law.justia.com
2. Oklahoma Municipal League — Competitive bidding FAQ. oml.org
3. Oklahoma DOT (ODOT) — Standard Specifications for Highway Construction §102 (addenda to all plan holders). www.odot.org

Frequently asked

What is the competitive bidding threshold for public works in Oklahoma?: Public construction over $100,000 is awarded by open competitive bidding to the lowest responsible bidder under the Public Competitive Bidding Act (61 O.S. §103); trade/other work over $50,000 requires written competitive bids.
Does Oklahoma require prevailing wages on public works?: No. Oklahoma has no enforceable state prevailing-wage law; federal Davis-Bacon applies only to federally funded work.
Does Oklahoma require multiple-prime contracts?: No. Oklahoma has no statewide multiple-prime mandate, unlike New York (Wicks Law) or Pennsylvania (Separations Act).

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Not legal advice. This page summarizes public law from primary sources for reference. Thresholds can change; always confirm the current requirement with the governing agency before relying on it for a specific procurement.