Okla. Admin. Code § 730:10-17-5
The Department will formally announce the opening of a public application cycle in the Oklahoma Register. Proposals may be submitted to the Department's Special Projects Branch in accordance with the requirements of the formal announcement. The program of enhancement projects will be presented for approval by the Oklahoma Transportation Commission and the successful applicants will be notified. Approved projects will be awarded by the Transportation Commission, or the Director of the Department shall be authorized to enter into an appropriate reimbursement agreement. If the Commission is to award the contract for the project, the project sponsor's share of the project cost will be placed on deposit with the Department prior to final project processing.
Okla. Admin. Code § 730:10-17-5