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69 OK Stat § 69-687.2 (2021)
2021 Oklahoma Statutes|Title 69. Roads Bridges and Ferries|§69-687.2. Statewide Circuit Engineering District Revolving Fund.

|There is hereby created in the State Treasury a revolving fund for the State Treasurer to be designated the "Statewide Circuit Engineering District Revolving Fund". The fund shall be a continuing fund, not subject to fiscal year limitations, and shall consist of all monies received by the State Treasurer pursuant to the provisions of Section 227.3 of Title 74 of the Oklahoma Statutes and any other monies designated by law for deposit thereto. All monies accruing to the credit of the fund are hereby appropriated and may be budgeted and expended by the State Treasurer solely for the purpose of funding the statewide circuit engineering board organized pursuant to Section 687.1 of this title. The State Auditor and Inspector shall audit the Statewide Circuit Engineering District on a yearly basis, and the statewide circuit engineering district board shall be responsible for the cost of the audit. Expenditures from the fund shall be made once each month upon warrants issued by the State Treasurer against claims filed as prescribed by law with the Director of the Office of Management and Enterprise Services for approval and payment. |Added by Laws 2005, c. 414, § 1, eff. July 1, 2006. Amended by Laws 2007, c. 113, § 2, eff. July 1, 2007; Laws 2012, c. 304, § 577.
69 OK Stat § 69-687.3 (2021)
2021 Oklahoma Statutes|Title 69. Roads Bridges and Ferries|§69-687.3. Emergency and Transportation Revolving Fund

|A. There is hereby created in the State Treasury a revolving fund to be designated the "Emergency and Transportation Revolving Fund". The fund shall be a continuing fund, not subject to fiscal year limitations, and shall consist of all monies received by any donations, deposits designated by law, or appropriations. All monies accruing to the credit of the fund are hereby appropriated and may be budgeted and expended by any qualified county or counties pursuant to subsection B of this section for the purpose of funding emergency or transportation projects of a county that are reimbursable and subsection C of this section for the purpose of funding loans to purchase compressed natural gas vehicles or convert fleet vehicles to compressed natural gas. No more than fifty percent (50%) of the fund's balance at the beginning of each fiscal year shall be expended pursuant to subsection C of this section. The fund shall be invested in whatever instruments are authorized by law for investments by the State Treasurer and the interest earned by any investment of monies from the fund shall be credited to the Statewide Circuit Engineering District Revolving Fund created pursuant to Section 687.2 of this title for expenditure as provided by law. Expenditures from the Emergency and Transportation Revolving Fund shall be made upon warrants issued by the State Treasurer against claims filed as prescribed by law with the Director of the Office of Management and Enterprise Services for approval and payment. |B. The Statewide Circuit Engineering Board shall develop and adopt rules governing the application and qualification procedures for counties seeking funding pursuant to subsection A of this section. Such rules shall also specify criteria in determining reimbursable projects and the procedures for reimbursement of the fund upon completion of projects.C. 1. The Statewide Circuit Engineering Board shall develop and adopt rules governing application and qualification procedures for counties requesting a loan pursuant to subsection A of this section to purchase compressed natural gas vehicles or convert existing fleet vehicles to compressed natural gas.2. Loans shall be provided at no interest for a maximum term of five (5) years.3. Counties that borrow funds for the purpose of purchasing compressed natural gas vehicles shall provide documentation showing that an amount of gas- or diesel-powered vehicles equal to or greater than those purchased have been sold or disposed of.Added by Laws 2008, c. 288, § 1, eff. July 1, 2008. Amended by Laws 2010, c. 318, § 2, emerg. eff. June 6, 2010; Laws 2012, c. 304, § 578; Laws 2015, c. 388, § 1; Laws 2016, c. 260, § 1.
69 OK Stat § 69-689 (2021)
2021 Oklahoma Statutes|Title 69. Roads Bridges and Ferries|§69-689. Local road design standards - Plans, surveys and engineering services.

|A. The Department of Transportation is hereby directed, in cooperation with the Oklahoma Cooperative Circuit Engineering Districts Board, to cause to be developed appropriate local road design standards for use in constructing projects pursuant to this program. The standards, upon their adoption by the Transportation Commission and by those counties wishing to participate in this program, shall be used for the design and construction of all projects funded pursuant to this program. However, when funds available pursuant to this program are used to match federal funds, projects shall meet appropriate minimum design standards for local roads and other applicable federal requirements. All plans and specifications for federal-aid projects shall be subject to the approval of the Department. To every extent possible, negotiations with the Federal Highway Administration should be undertaken to allow application of the County Roads Design Guidelines Manual. |B. Plans, surveys, and engineering shall be the responsibility of the county in which the project is located. Only registered professional engineers, approved by the Department of Transportation, experienced in the design and construction of highway and related facilities, shall be used for such services.C. Prior to award of the contract by the Transportation Commission, the county shall be given the option of accepting or rejecting the bid submitted by the successful bidder.Added by Laws 1985, c. 351, § 23, emerg. eff. July 31, 1985. Amended by Laws 1989, c. 44, § 5, operative July 1, 1989; Laws 1991, c. 98, § 4, eff. July 1, 1991; Laws 1995, c. 25, § 4, eff. Nov. 1, 1995; Laws 1997, c. 284, § 26, eff. July 1, 1997; Laws 2001, c. 73, § 3, eff. Nov. 1, 2001; Laws 2010, c. 256, § 11, eff. July 1, 2010; Laws 2017, c. 20, § 6, eff. Nov. 1, 2017.
69 OK Stat § 69-701 (2021)
2021 Oklahoma Statutes|Title 69. Roads Bridges and Ferries|§69-701. Preparation of state design standards.

|The Department shall cause to be prepared state design standards, standard plans and standard specifications for the design, construction and maintenance of the state highways and bridges which are not on the interstate or national highway system within this state. Plans and specifications shall be uniform and may be amended from time to time as the Department deems advisable. Design standards, when adopted by the Transportation Commission and accepted by the Federal Highway Administration, shall constitute the current recognized design standard for such highways in this state. |Laws 1968, c. 415, § 701, operative July 1, 1968; Laws 1993, c. 228, § 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.
69 OK Stat § 69-702 (2021)
2021 Oklahoma Statutes|Title 69. Roads Bridges and Ferries|§69-702. Entry upon premises to make surveys and examinations for establishment or relocation of highways - Notice.

|The Department, through its authorized agents and employees, may enter upon any lands, waters, and premises in the state for the purpose of making surveys, soundings and drillings, and examinations as may be determined necessary or convenient for the purpose of establishing, locating, relocating, constructing, and maintaining state highways or relocations thereof and facilities necessary and incidental thereto. Such entry shall not be deemed a trespass, nor shall an entry for such purpose be deemed an entry under any condemnation proceedings which may be then pending; but notice shall be given to the owner of or person residing on the premises, personally or by registered mail, at least ten (10) days prior to such entry. |Laws 1968, c. 415, § 702, operative July 1, 1968.
69 OK Stat § 69-703 (2021)
2021 Oklahoma Statutes|Title 69. Roads Bridges and Ferries|§69-703. Reimbursement for actual damages.

|The Department shall make reimbursement for any actual damages resulting to such lands, waters, premises and property as a result of activities pursuant to the preceding section. In the event of disagreement as to the amount of the damage, either the person damaged or the Department may file a petition with the district court for the appointment of commissioners to appraise the damages and proceed to have the same determined as in condemnation proceedings. |Laws 1968, c. 415, § 703, operative July 1, 1968.
69 OK Stat § 69-704 (2021)
2021 Oklahoma Statutes|Title 69. Roads Bridges and Ferries|§69-704. Commission to complete and revise maps.

|The Commission may complete the topographic mapping of the State of Oklahoma and revise existing United States Topographic maps of the state, so that a complete and accurate map of the entire state may be complete and obtained by state departments and agencies, the federal government, and all persons desiring information relative to the natural resources of the State. |Laws 1968, c. 415, § 704, operative July 1, 1968.
69 OK Stat § 69-705 (2021)
2021 Oklahoma Statutes|Title 69. Roads Bridges and Ferries|§69-705. United States Geological Survey, agreements with.

|The Commission may enter into agreements with the Director of the United States Geological Survey, or legal successor thereof, for the purpose of making the necessary surveys and maps, and preparing data covering topographic surveys, so that they may be made available for public use. |Laws 1968, c. 415, § 705, operative July 1, 1968.
69 OK Stat § 69-706 (2021)
2021 Oklahoma Statutes|Title 69. Roads Bridges and Ferries|§69-706. Expenses.

|The Transportation Commission shall pay the expenses incurred under Sections 704 and 705 of this title out of the State Highway Construction and Maintenance Fund upon proper vouchers. Provided, that any funds so expended shall be matched by the United States Government, and the total expenditures of state funds shall not exceed One Hundred Thousand Dollars ($100,000.00) in any fiscal year. |Laws 1968, c. 415, § 706, operative July 1, 1968; Laws 1994, c. 69, § 1, eff. July 1, 1994.
69 OK Stat § 69-707 (2021)
2021 Oklahoma Statutes|Title 69. Roads Bridges and Ferries|§69-707. Surveys - Lawful to cross premises.

|For the purpose of carrying into effect the provisions of Sections 704 and 705, it shall be lawful for all persons employed in the making of the topographic survey to enter upon and cross all lands within the state; provided, however, that in so doing no damage shall be done to private property. |Laws 1968, c. 415, § 707, operative July 1, 1968.
69 OK Stat § 69-708.1 (2021)
2021 Oklahoma Statutes|Title 69. Roads Bridges and Ferries|§69-708.1. Definitions.

|As used in Sections 4 and 5 of this act: |1. "Authority" means the Oklahoma Transportation Authority;2. "Construction manager" means any individual, firm, corporation, association, partnership, copartnership, or any other legal entity possessing the qualifications to provide services of construction management which include, but are not necessarily limited to, design review, scheduling, cost control, value engineering, constructability evaluation, preparation and coordination of bid packages and construction administration;3. "Department" means the Department of Transportation;4. "Design consultant" means an individual or legal entity possessing the qualifications to provide licensed architectural, registered engineering or registered land surveying services for the design of a transportation public work improvement project; and5. "Public work improvement" means any highway, bridge, street, sewer, pavement, waterline, sidewalk or any other improvement to a transportation facility which is constructed, altered, or repaired, under contract with the Department or the Authority.Added by Laws 2001, c 399, § 3, emerg. eff. June 4, 2001.
69 OK Stat § 69-708.3 (2021)
2021 Oklahoma Statutes|Title 69. Roads Bridges and Ferries|§69-708.3. Plans for selection of contractor.

|Any plans developed pursuant to the process for selection of a contractor for construction of a facility shall become the nonexclusive property of the State of Oklahoma as a condition of the award of the final contract for construction of the facility. The State of Oklahoma shall not be obligated to obtain any further permission for use of the plans or to make payment to any person or other legal entity for the further use of the plans as may be needed for additional projects. |Added by Laws 2001, c 399, § 5, emerg. eff. June 4, 2001.
69 OK Stat § 69-801 (2021)
2021 Oklahoma Statutes|Title 69. Roads Bridges and Ferries|§69-801. Road tests or highway research projects.

|The Department, acting alone or in cooperation with any federal, state or local agency, or any other state, or combination of such states and agencies, may conduct or participate in road tests or highway research projects; and may assign personnel to such tests and projects, and may expend therefor monies in the State Highway Maintenance and Construction Fund, regardless of whether such tests or research are conducted within or without the State of Oklahoma. |Laws 1968, c. 415, § 801, operative July 1, 1968.
69 OK Stat § 69-802 (2021)
2021 Oklahoma Statutes|Title 69. Roads Bridges and Ferries|§69-802. Soil tests for counties - Reports - Charges.

|The Department shall, when requested to do so by a county through its board of county commissioners, make tests of soil samples for the county, if the samples are submitted to the Department's laboratory in Oklahoma City; and shall furnish the county with a written report of its findings. The Department shall charge the county for the cost of making such tests; and the board of county commissioners shall pay for such cost from county funds. |Laws 1968, c. 415, § 802, operative July 1, 1968.
69 OK Stat § 69-901 (2021)
2021 Oklahoma Statutes|Title 69. Roads Bridges and Ferries|§69-901. Construction, improvements or maintenance of municipal streets, signs, lights, etc.

|The Commission shall pay the cost of or perform the act of constructing, improving or maintaining municipal streets where such streets are a continuation of the state or federal highway system and the cost of installation, repair and maintenance of signs and lane marking for municipal streets where such streets are a continuation of the state or federal highway system. The Commission shall not pay the cost of mowing the right-of-way; drainage systems and facilities; or curbs, sidewalks or driveways of any such street. When a municipality performs construction or maintenance operations within the right-of-way which affects or involves the removal of the surface, grade or subgrade of the highway, the municipality shall, at the expense of the municipality, restore the surface, grade or subgrade of the highway in accordance with the standards and specifications set forth by the Department of Transportation. If the municipality fails to restore the surface, grade or subgrade of the highway in accordance with the standards and specifications set forth by the Department of Transportation, the Department of Transportation shall restore the highway and charge the municipality for all expenses associated therewith. The Commission may participate in or pay the cost of lighting and electronic traffic control devices for municipal streets where such streets are a continuation of the state or federal highway system. |Added by Laws 1968, c. 415, § 901, operative July 1, 1968. Amended by Laws 1987, c. 113, § 25, operative May 18, 1987; Laws 1987, c. 205, § 85, operative July 1, 1987; Laws 1994, c. 125, § 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1994.
69 OK Stat § 69-902 (2021)
2021 Oklahoma Statutes|Title 69. Roads Bridges and Ferries|§69-902. Intersection of county road and state highway - Maintenance authority.

|A. At the intersection of a county road and a state highway, the county shall maintain the county road to the point where it intersects with the travel lanes of the highway or the improved shoulder. The Department of Transportation shall maintain the existing signage at the intersections to include replacement or relocation of stop signs and vegetation control within three (3) feet of the stop sign whether or not the sign is within the county right-of-way. The Department shall also maintain drainage structures that are within the state’s right-of-way, that lie under county roads at the intersections of county roads and state highways. The Department may place and maintain new or additional signs at any such intersection at the discretion of the Department. The county shall maintain any advance warning sign and sight line vegetation control to the intersection. The county may obtain from the Department, at no cost to the county, replacement advance warning signs. |B. The Department of Transportation shall maintain the structure of bridges and overpasses where a county road crosses over or under a state highway. The repair and maintenance of the county road shall be the responsibility of the county.Added by Laws 1997, c. 232, § 2, eff. Nov. 1, 1997. Amended by Laws 2006, c. 157, § 4, emerg. eff. May 15, 2006.
69 OK Stat § 69-1002 (2021)
2021 Oklahoma Statutes|Title 69. Roads Bridges and Ferries|§69-1002. Compromise of claims for damage or loss.

|The Commission shall have authority to comprise, settle or litigate claims which it may have against any person, firm or corporation for damages to or loss of property, equipment, or facilities of any kind belonging to the Department or over which the Department or the Commission shall have jurisdiction and control. |Laws 1968, c. 415, § 1002, operative July 1, 1968.
69 OK Stat § 69-1003 (2021)
2021 Oklahoma Statutes|Title 69. Roads Bridges and Ferries|§69-1003. Deposit of proceeds.

|The proceeds from the sale or rental of any lands, or from the sale of equipment, materials or supplies, and any funds received as the result of the settlement or litigation of claims for damages to or loss of property, equipment or facilities owned by or under the control of the Department or Commission, shall be deposited in the State Highway Construction and Maintenance Fund. |Laws 1968, c. 415, § 1003, operative July 1, 1968.
69 OK Stat § 69-1004 (2021)
2021 Oklahoma Statutes|Title 69. Roads Bridges and Ferries|§69-1004. Disposition of unneeded portions of rights-of-way by counties or cities - Procedure - Approval.

|Whenever circumstances alter the highway, road or street requirements or needs of a county or city, after such county or city has purchased or acquired by eminent domain, any strip, piece or parcel of land so that such property, or any part thereof, is no longer needed for such purposes, the board of commissioners of such county or the governing board of such city is authorized to sell all right, title and interest of the county or city in such real property as herein provided. Such property shall be disposed of in the manner set forth in Title 69, Oklahoma Statutes, Section 1001; provided, however, no such property which has been or is at the time of such disposal a portion of the State Highway System shall be offered for sale or in any manner disposed of by the county or the city unless notice in writing has first been given to the State Highway Director, and the State Highway Director has approved of such sale or other disposal of such property in writing. |Laws 1972, c. 172, § 1.
69 OK Stat § 69-1101 (2021)
2021 Oklahoma Statutes|Title 69. Roads Bridges and Ferries|§69-1101. Letting contracts – Advertisement for bids – Contract extension.

|A. All contracts for construction work upon the state highway system shall be let and awarded pursuant to the provisions of the Public Competitive Bidding Act of 1974. If the project advertised pursuant to the provisions of the Public Competitive Bidding Act of 1974 is for the construction of more than eight (8) miles of road, and is not a surface treatment only project, said advertisement shall provide for bids on sections of the road no longer than eight (8) miles, as well as bids on the project as a whole. If the project advertised pursuant to the provisions of the Public Competitive Bidding Act of 1974 is a surface treatment only project of more than twenty (20) miles of road, the advertisement shall provide for bids on sections of the road no longer than twenty (20) miles, as well as bids on the project as a whole. |B. The Department may extend a contract no more than twenty-five percent (25%) of the length and extent of the original project. The price for the extension work shall not be greater than the contract unit basis.Added by Laws 1968, c. 415, § 1101, operative July 1, 1968. Amended by Laws 1983, c. 125, § 3, eff. Nov. 1, 1983; Laws 2007, c. 264, § 1, emerg. eff. June 4, 2007.
69 OK Stat § 69-1102 (2021)
2021 Oklahoma Statutes|Title 69. Roads Bridges and Ferries|§69-1102. Suspension of contract due to federal order or directive - Renegotiation - Cancellation and reletting.

|When any contract for the construction or improvement of a state highway, or for the construction or improvement of a bridge, has not been carried out or work thereunder has been suspended by virtue of an order or directive of any officer or agency of the federal government issued under authority vested in or delegated to such officer or agency during any national emergency, and the Commission finds that in order to prevent further delay in the construction and completion of any such project, or that for any other reason it is to the best interest of the state to renegotiate the contract with the original contractor, or to cancel the contract and relet the same on advertised bids, the Commission in its discretion may renegotiate the contract with the original contractor on the most advantageous terms to the state obtainable, or may cancel the contract with the consent of the contractor upon such terms as may be mutually agreed upon and relet the cancelled contract on advertised bids at a public letting. |Laws 1968, c. 415, § 1102, operative July 1, 1968.
69 OK Stat § 69-1104 (2021)
2021 Oklahoma Statutes|Title 69. Roads Bridges and Ferries|§69-1104. Expedited highway improvement contracts.

|A. As used in this section: |1. "Highway emergency" means a situation or condition of a designed state highway that:a.poses a threat to life or property of travelers, orb.substantially disrupts the orderly flow of traffic and commerce; and2. "Highway improvement contract" means a contract awarded by the Department of Transportation for the construction, repair, or maintenance of a designated state highway or any part of the highway.B. As the part of any bidding procedure as provided by law for the letting of contracts by the Department of Transportation, the Department may award a highway improvement contract in a highway emergency in accordance with rules adopted by the Department which may include:1. Contractor eligibility;2. Notification of prospective bidders;3. Bidding requirements;4. Procedures for awarding the contract, pursuant to the Public Competitive Bidding Act of 1974;5. Bonding or other requirements to ensure satisfactory performance by the contractor and the protection of claimants supplying labor and materials used in performance of the contract;6. Contract form and contents;7. Provisions for extended work days to expedite the improvement; and8. Provisions for waiver of or exception to a procedure or requirement adopted pursuant to this section.C. Prior to awarding a contract under this section, the Department shall certify in writing a description of the highway emergency. A copy of the certification of the highway emergency shall be attached to the contract. The Transportation Commission shall be sent a copy of the certification of the highway emergency for final approval.D. In addition to the requirements of this section, any contract awarded pursuant to this section shall comply with the Public Competitive Bidding Act of 1974.Added by Laws 1997, c. 70, § 1, eff. Nov. 1, 1997.