Award of contract.
Oklahoma City Municipal Code § 2-417
in effect§ 2-417. - Award of contract.
(a) The Council shall have the authority to award contracts as prescribed by the Charter.
(b) Contracts shall be awarded to the lowest and best bidder. In determining the lowest and best bidder, in addition to price, the following factors may be considered:
(1) the ability, capacity and skill to perform under the contract or provide the service required;
(2) whether the bidder can perform the contract or provide the service promptly, or within the time specified, without delay or interference;
(3) the character, integrity, reputation, judgment, experience and efficiency of the bidder;
(4) the quality of performance of previous contracts or services;
(5) the previous and existing compliance by the bidder with laws and ordinances relating to the contract or services;
(6) the sufficiency of the financial resources and ability to perform under the contract;
(7) the quality, availability and adaptability of the supplies, or contractual services to the particular use required;
(8) the ability to provide future maintenance and service;
(9) the number and scope of conditions and/or exceptions attached to the bid.
(Code 1970, § 14-44; Code 1980, § 2-277; Ord. No. 20270, § 1, 1-4-95)
Source: City of Oklahoma City, Municipal Code and City Charter (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/ok/oklahoma_city/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=OKMUCO2020_CH2AD_ARTVPUPR_DIV3FOCO_S2-417AWCOFetched: 10/28/2026