A. Each vendor shall, at the execution of the contract with the Oklahoma Lottery Commission, post a performance bond or letter of credit from a bank or credit provider acceptable to the Commission in an amount as deemed necessary by the Commission for that particular bid or contract. In lieu of the bond, a vendor may, to assure the faithful performance of its obligations, deposit and maintain with the Commission securities that are interest bearing or accruing and that are rated in one of the three highest classifications by an established nationally recognized investment rating service. Securities eligible under this subsection are limited to:
1. Certificates of deposit issued by solvent banks or savings associations approved by the Commission and which are organized and existing under the laws of this state or under the laws of the United States;
2. United States bonds, notes, and bills for which the full faith and credit of the government of the United States is pledged for the payment of principal and interest; and
3. Corporate bonds approved by the State Treasurer. The corporation which issued the bonds shall not be an affiliate or subsidiary of the depositor.
The securities shall be held in trust and shall have at all times a market value at least equal to the full amount estimated to be paid annually to the lottery vendor under contract.
B. Each vendor shall be qualified to do business in this state and shall file appropriate tax returns as provided by the laws of this state. All contracts under this section shall be governed by the laws of this state.
C. No contract shall be let with any vendor in which a state elected official has a substantial financial interest. A substantial financial interest includes, but is not limited to, an ownership interest of five percent (5%) or more in a business enterprise.
D. All major procurement contracts must be competitively bid pursuant to the Oklahoma Central Purchasing Act. On all such contracts, the Director of Central Purchasing shall cooperate with the Commission in the drafting of bid specifications and the selection of vendors to allow the selection of vendors that provide the greatest long-term benefit to the state, the greatest integrity for the Commission, and the best service and products for the public.
Added by Laws 2003, c. 58, § 17, adopted at election held on Nov. 2, 2004.
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