The bids are opened by the CFMO or his designee at the date and time specified in the announcement in the following manner and recorded by an assistant. Bid openings are open to the public and to all bidders.

1. (1) The bidder's name is announced.

2. (2) The bid is checked for completeness and correctness. Any of the following deficiencies may be grounds for disqualifying the bid:

   1. (A) The bid must be signed.
   2. (B) The Non-Collusion Certification must be present, signed, and properly notarized.
   3. (C) If the total bid exceeds $100,000 [61 O.S. § 1], a certified check, cashier's check, or bid bond for 5 percent (5%) of the base bid price and the price of all alternate bids must be present.
   4. (D) All equipment lists, selected materials, or other information when required by the specifications must be present.

Added at 36 Ok Reg 1970, eff 9-18-19

Amended at 40 Ok Reg 1664, eff 9-1-23