Okla. Stat. tit. 61, § 117
If an award is made to other than the lowest bidder or quoter, the awarding public agency shall accompany its action with a publicized statement setting forth the reason for its action. Such statement shall be placed on file, open to public inspection and be a matter of public record.
Laws 1974, HB 1665, c. 298, § 17, emerg. eff. August 1, 1974; Amended by Laws 2026, HB 3418, c. 254, § 10, eff. November 1, 2027 (superseded document available).