November 2025

In this issue:

• Surplus
• Real Estate and Leasing Services
• Facilities Management
• Construction and Properties
• Central Printing and Interagency Mail
• Employee Spotlight

Greetings,

We hope everyone had a happy Thanksgiving! This month, OMES Capital Assets Management is delighted to share the November edition of the CAM Newsletter – highlighting advancements and initiatives from across our division.

As always, if you have any questions or concerns, please contact a member of the CAM team. Not sure who to reach out to? Review the CAM Service Map, linked under Resources to the right, to find quick-access contacts for every department.

Due to administrative rule changes, OMES CAM Surplus will begin charging agencies a $5 disposal fee for items that cannot be reutilized or repurposed due to the property's condition. This process will take effect Dec. 1.

Instructions for agencies

• Complete and submit a Surplus Property Transfer request (Form SS001A) and a property list that contains all items for disposal.
• The Surplus operations manager will review each item to determine if it can be reused or repurposed, or if it requires disposal.
• Unusable items will be assessed a $5 fee per piece.
• Fees are billed directly to the agency at the time of disposal.

Exceptions

• Items sent for recycling under approved state programs may be exempt.
• Any exceptions must be approved in writing by the Surplus operations manager.

If you have questions or concerns, please contact OMES CAM Surplus at 405-522-0757 or state.surplus@omes.ok.gov.

While the Allen Wright Memorial Library undergoes renovations, the Oklahoma Department of Libraries (ODL) has temporarily relocated to the Will Rogers Building. ODL will continue to provide comprehensive information services and research support to state agencies, elected officials and the public at this new location.

ODL offers curated collections focusing on law, legislation, state and federal documents, and Oklahoma’s rich literary history, as well as personalized records management support for state agencies.

There are several ways to get in contact with ODL:

• Main phone: 405-521-2502
• Corner records: 405-522-3580
• Archives and records management: archives@libraries.ok.gov
• State library services: statelibrary@libraries.ok.gov
• Submit an inquiry form: oklahoma.gov/libraries/forms/ask-odl

Despite the temporary relocation, ODL is ready to support you. For more information, visit their website at oklahoma.gov/libraries.

In December, staff located throughout the Capitol Complex may notice changes to the parking lots. These changes will primarily be at the Will Rogers, Sequoyah, Oliver Hodge and M.C. Connors buildings.

What to expect:

• Reserved parking: Signs will be installed to reserve a limited number of spots for tenant agencies. These spaces will be clearly marked.
• Mobility permits: Signs will be installed to reserve parking at each of these buildings for tenants with a mobility permit.
  • Mobility permits will be issued by OMES through each agency's human resources department.
  • Mobility permits allow employees needing an accommodation to park in the reserved spaces on a first-come, first-served basis.
• Visitor spots: Each building will still have a small section reserved for visitors.
• ADA parking: Each building will still have ADA accessible parking that is available to tenants and guests.
• Unreserved parking: All unreserved parking will be available to the tenants of all buildings in the Capitol Complex.

We understand that parking across the Capitol Complex is becoming increasingly limited, and we're working to address the situation. As we begin to roll out these improvements, more information and resources will be shared.

Can't find parking? Check out this Capitol Complex Parking Map with information regarding all parking lots in the area.

Demolition in both buildings is now complete. In the annex, crews are progressing with mechanical, electrical and plumbing work, along with framing and sheetrock installation.

In the main building, we are continuing mechanical, electrical and plumbing work as well as installing major equipment. Roofing activities are scheduled to begin after these steps have been completed.

Construction on the 45th Division National Guard Arch and Park is underway, with the building pad just completed. 

Other items completed this month include the underground electrical infrastructure and the pathways below the foundation. In December, work will begin on the concrete foundation, underground storm drains and masonry.