Oklahoma Transportation Commission approves $946,320.70 contractor settlement, signs engineering contracts and program changes; director outlines 2025 projects

The Oklahoma Transportation Commission on Jan. 8, 2025, approved a negotiated settlement with APAC Central Inc. for $946,320.70 related to a State Highway 20 contract, authorized engineering contracts and supplements, approved assignment of six construction contracts between private firms, and received a director's report highlighting major projects, federal funding uncertainty and a renewed safety campaign.

The settlement approved by the commission covers two components: $279,092.42 for documented delay-related overhead costs and $667,228.28 for differing site conditions encountered during earthwork that required additional borrow material and smaller equipment, the commission was told. Mister Davis, presenting the item, said the original contract—awarded Feb. 3, 2020—was for $15,450,000 with 350 calendar days of contract time and that the negotiated total of $946,320.70, combined with prior changes, exceeded the statutory 10% threshold requiring commission approval.

Why it matters: the settlement resolves an outstanding contractor claim so the department can close contract accounting on the State Highway 20 project near Skyatook and proceed with related project management tasks. Commissioners voted to approve the settlement following the presentation.

Commission action on contracts and assignments: the commission approved several engineering contracts and supplements. Presenters said Contour Engineering will provide services for a county bridge replacement in District 1 with a contract value not to exceed $103,939. MacArthur Associated Consultants was selected for shoulder and safety improvements on…