COPTA board approves a package of procurements, sole-source contracts and change orders; strikes 2026 meeting schedule
November 08, 2025 | Other Public Meetings, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County, Oklahoma
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The Central Oklahoma Transportation and Parking Authority on Nov. 7 approved a series of routine procurement items, sole-source contracts and construction change orders while receiving financial and capital project updates.
Board members voted to allow off-site compressed natural gas fueling for Embark after staff reported parts delays at the agency's CNG station, approving an arrangement estimated at $200,000 for the 2025–26 fiscal year to provide overnight backup fueling. Jesse, a COPTA staff member who spoke for several procurement items, said the agency had been ‘‘down to one compressor’’ and that off-site fueling is necessary so buses can be serviced and return to service on schedule.
The board also approved a sole-source agreement with Knorr Brake Company LLC for OKC Streetcar brake parts, citing Knorr as the only compatible manufacturer for the Brookville streetcars, and a short-term, sole-source contract with Trapeze Software Group Inc. (DBA TripSpark) for CAD/AVL and vehicle-locating services while COPTA transitions fixed-route systems to Clever Devices. Jesse said the TripSpark agreement will continue service ‘‘as we continue to transition over to Clever.’’
On construction matters, the board approved change orders for ongoing projects including a $49,191.19 change order with Cade Construction for the South May administration building renovations and a $58,168.43 change order with Terra Construction for parking garage inspections and repairs. Kandi Thompson, the project planner in the PMO, said phase 1 of the South May remodel is slated for substantial completion at the end of January 2026 and that, after furniture and IT setup, staff moves and phase 2 work would begin in March 2026.
Trustees ratified claims and payroll and received a financial report for the three months ending Sept. 30, 2025. Christina Hankins, presenting the financials, said transportation operating revenues were $11.4 million year to date with expenditures of $10.9 million, and she noted a pending state subsidy payment that staff expects to arrive soon. Trustee Cooper highlighted ridership growth on the Northwest BRT, noting 52,193 riders in the most recent report compared with 41,049 the prior year.
The board struck and will reconsider the proposed 2026 board meeting schedule at the December meeting and adjourned after the items were completed.
Votes at a glance: the board approved the CNG fueling authorization, the Knorr sole-source agreement, the TripSpark sole-source agreement, RFP authorizations for uniforms and AV systems, change orders for Cade and Terra, the Urban Transportation Associates APC renewal, the MidFirst Bank parking lease, and ratification of claims and payroll; item A (2026 schedule) was struck for later reconsideration.
Board members voted to allow off-site compressed natural gas fueling for Embark after staff reported parts delays at the agency's CNG station, approving an arrangement estimated at $200,000 for the 2025–26 fiscal year to provide overnight backup fueling. Jesse, a COPTA staff member who spoke for several procurement items, said the agency had been ‘‘down to one compressor’’ and that off-site fueling is necessary so buses can be serviced and return to service on schedule.
The board also approved a sole-source agreement with Knorr Brake Company LLC for OKC Streetcar brake parts, citing Knorr as the only compatible manufacturer for the Brookville streetcars, and a short-term, sole-source contract with Trapeze Software Group Inc. (DBA TripSpark) for CAD/AVL and vehicle-locating services while COPTA transitions fixed-route systems to Clever Devices. Jesse said the TripSpark agreement will continue service ‘‘as we continue to transition over to Clever.’’
On construction matters, the board approved change orders for ongoing projects including a $49,191.19 change order with Cade Construction for the South May administration building renovations and a $58,168.43 change order with Terra Construction for parking garage inspections and repairs. Kandi Thompson, the project planner in the PMO, said phase 1 of the South May remodel is slated for substantial completion at the end of January 2026 and that, after furniture and IT setup, staff moves and phase 2 work would begin in March 2026.
Trustees ratified claims and payroll and received a financial report for the three months ending Sept. 30, 2025. Christina Hankins, presenting the financials, said transportation operating revenues were $11.4 million year to date with expenditures of $10.9 million, and she noted a pending state subsidy payment that staff expects to arrive soon. Trustee Cooper highlighted ridership growth on the Northwest BRT, noting 52,193 riders in the most recent report compared with 41,049 the prior year.
The board struck and will reconsider the proposed 2026 board meeting schedule at the December meeting and adjourned after the items were completed.
Votes at a glance: the board approved the CNG fueling authorization, the Knorr sole-source agreement, the TripSpark sole-source agreement, RFP authorizations for uniforms and AV systems, change orders for Cade and Terra, the Urban Transportation Associates APC renewal, the MidFirst Bank parking lease, and ratification of claims and payroll; item A (2026 schedule) was struck for later reconsideration.
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