Okla. Stat. tit. 74, § 74-85.45a: Legislative intent

It is recognized by this state that the preservation and

expansion of the American economic system of private enterprise is

through free competition, but it is also recognized that the

security and well-being brought about by such competition cannot be

realized unless the actual and potential capacity of minority

business enterprises is encouraged and developed. Therefore, it is

the intent of the Legislature that the state ensure that minority

business enterprises are not underrepresented in the area of

procurement of state contracts for construction, services, equipment

and goods. It is further the intent that this state provide for the

aggressive solicitation of minority business enterprises, provide a

feasibility study on a Small Business Surety Bond Guaranty Program,

provide other programs targeted for assisting minority business

enterprises in qualifying for state bids, and establish a percentage

preference bid program for minority business enterprises who desire

to participate in such program.