2015 Oklahoma Statutes
Title 61. Public Buildings and Public Works
§61-327.1. Redevelopment proposals for state-owned properties not subject to disposition.

A. When historic significance, location, advancement of the long term capital asset plan or other factors make disposition of state-owned properties under Section 327 of Title 61 of the Oklahoma Statutes not in the best interest of the state, the Office of Management and Enterprise Services may invite the presentation of written proposals for the purchase or lease, and redevelopment, of state-owned property provided the property meets one or more of the following criteria:

1. The property is listed on the National Register of Historic Places;

2. The property is designated by the Oklahoma Historical Society as a property of historical interest or significance;

3. The property is located within the Oklahoma State Capitol Complex; or

4. The property is located within a campus owned by the State of Oklahoma;

B. Proposals shall be evaluated by a committee selected by the Director of the Office of Management and Enterprise Services which shall include at least one member of the Long Range Capital Planning Commission or a designee. The evaluation of the proposals shall be based on the principal criteria of:

1. The proposal's economic benefits, cultural benefits, job creation potential, advancement of long term capital asset plan or other benefits to the State of Oklahoma and the general public;

2. The qualifications and experience of the redeveloper;

3. The financial ability of the redeveloper to complete the redevelopment in a timely fashion; and

4. When applicable, the fidelity of the proposed renovation or redevelopment with the historic significance of the property.

C. The Office of Management and Enterprise Services may enter into negotiations with one or more respondents and may enter into contracts with the respondent or respondents selected by the committee.

The Office of Management and Enterprise Services may reject any and all bids.

Added by Laws 2014, c. 248, § 1. Amended by Laws 2015, c. 77, § 1, eff. July 1, 2015.