February 2026
General updates
Greetings!
As we move through the early months of 2026, Capital Assets Management continues to support our partner agencies across the state, whether that support comes in the form of removing snow or restocking office supplies. This edition of the CAM Newsletter will cover updates from our various teams.
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact a member of the CAM team. Not sure who to contact? Review the CAM Service Map, linked under Resources to the right, to find quick-access contacts for every department.
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As OFM and CAP continue deferred maintenance work throughout the Capitol Complex, the Agriculture Building remains an active construction zone requiring certain safety precautions. If tenants need access to the area under construction, please notify Druey Hall or Dustin Greenberg.
Upcoming shutdowns
The following buildings and floors are expected to have shutdowns in March:
- M.C. Connors Building:
- First and second floors, south side: March 7-8.
- Oliver Hodge Building:
- Fourth floor, north side: March 14-15.
- Third floor, south side: March 28-29.
- Transportation Building:
- Feb. 26-March 1.
- March 12-15.
- March 26-29.
GovDeals
A sampling of Surplus' GovDeals offerings in February.
Capital Assets Management always strives to maximize the value of taxpayer dollars, but did you know that Surplus can even help you save some money in your household budget? Whether you're looking for furniture, books, a new truck or specialized equipment, Surplus has the answer! Browse available offerings on the State of Oklahoma Surplus page on GovDeals, and stay tuned to OMES' social media channels for leads on exciting items.
Surplus moving services
An OMES CAM Surplus truck.
OMES CAM Surplus offers professional, stress-free moving services for all state agencies. From office relocation and equipment transfer to preparing items for surplus, our team ensures your assets are moved safely, efficiently and in compliance with state guidelines. To engage Surplus moving services, use the moving service request form.
The shoeshine at the State Capitol Building.
Capitol Shoeshine now open
The new Capitol Building shoeshine service, operated by vendor International Shoeshine, is now open on the ground floor. The stand is located across from the vending machines near the dining space outside Clara Belle's cafe. International Shoeshine currently accepts cash payments only, with digital payment options coming soon. Service is available Monday-Friday from 8 a.m.-3 p.m.
A mobility parking sign in the Capitol Complex.
New mobility parking spots
Parking updates are now in place around the M.C. Connors, Oliver Hodge, Sequoyah and Will Rogers buildings, with new signage designating additional mobility parking and clearly marked reserved spaces for tenants. Mobility parking is available for employees with mobility concerns who have a valid permit. To request a mobility permit, employees can contact their agency's human resources department.
New campus for the Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services
REALS recently assisted the Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services (ODMHSAS) with the acquisition of their new Oklahoma City Behavioral Health Campus, located at 2129 S.W. 59th St.
The facility will undergo renovations throughout 2026 and will provide critical inpatient, adult and youth care once completed. The building's annex, which will hold 32 inpatient beds, is set to open in March 2026.
Safety reminder
Although spring is approaching, there have still been a number of cold days recently, so the Office of Facilities Management would like to emphasize OMES' policy on space heaters.
OFM highly discourages the use of space heaters in OMES-managed buildings for two reasons:
- Adverse effect on building temperature and the comfort of others: Our standard building temperature setpoints range from 68°F to 74°F for heating and cooling, and our programming adjusts temperatures based on the total number of heating and cooling requests from zones throughout the building. When the system adjusts temperatures based on inaccurate readings skewed by the presence of space heaters, it ultimately causes discomfort for others in the building.
- Fire risk: Space heaters are a major cause of fires nationally in both commercial and residential settings.
Please help OFM keep our buildings safe and comfortable by not bringing space heaters to work and keeping sweaters or blankets at your workspace!
OMES Fleet Management staff accepting the 2026 Geotab Maintenance Champion award at the Geotab Connect ceremony. From left: Neil Cawse, founder and CEO of Geotab; Nathan Pumphrey, OMES fleet director; Brandi Evans, OMES fleet service advisor; and Jed Redeker, OMES fleet systems manager. (Photo provided by Geotab).
Congratulations to the Fleet Management team!
The State of Oklahoma has been named the 2026 Geotab Maintenance Champion, an award recognizing a fleet organization that has transformed its operations through innovative maintenance practices and effective use of technology and data insights to save costs, reduce downtime and deliver premier customer service.
The state’s Fleet Management team, part of the Office of Management and Enterprise Services (OMES), earned the distinction for its work transforming Oklahoma’s fleet operations from a manual approach to a fully data-driven model using Geotab telematics.
By leveraging real-time vehicle data and maintenance analytics, OMES Fleet Management has modernized how the state plans, tracks and services its vehicles – delivering substantial cost savings, improving uptime and responsiveness for customer agencies, and setting a new standard for fleet performance across state government.
"Oklahoma’s fleet has come a long way in a short time, and this award reflects the daily work our team puts into using real-time data to solve problems and serve our partner agencies better," said OMES Fleet Management Director Nathan Pumphrey. "Telematics gives us visibility we simply didn’t have before – we can anticipate maintenance needs, reduce downtime and make smarter decisions about replacements. Ultimately, that means more reliable vehicles and better service for our customers."
Training opportunity: Take your Fleetio skills to the next level!
Onward Fleet would like to share the following training opportunity with anyone who is currently using Fleetio or supporting fleet operations in their daily work.
- When: Wednesday, March 4, with the following schedule:
- 10 a.m. to noon: Administrative training.
- Noon to 12:45 p.m.: Lunch break.
- 1-4 p.m.: Technician training.
- Make sure to bring your tablet/phone/other electronic device with access to Fleetio to participate in the second session, technician training.
- Where: 3400 N. Martin Luther King Ave., Oklahoma City, OK 73111.
- The first session, administrative training, will also be available virtually through Microsoft Teams.
Participants will get practical, hands-on experience that will help them use Fleetio more efficiently and confidently, and make it easier for users to navigate the platform, streamline their workflow and get the most out of features that support fleet management.
To register, contact Megan Story and specify whether you are interested in attending both sessions in-person, or in attending only the first session virtually through Microsoft Teams.
Active project updates
Jim Thorpe Building exterior. (Photo provided by QUAD Construction.)
Jim Thorpe Building
Renovation of the Jim Thorpe Building continues to advance and remains on target to be completed by August 2026.
The building's interior work is progressing steadily. Restoration of the building's plaster and marble is now 85% complete, and crews have finished cleaning the limestone within the interior lobby.
Outside, reroofing is nearing completion, the new concrete support structures are complete and curb formwork is now in progress. Earthwork for new paving and sidewalks is about 95% complete, and ramps and stairs are being prepared for final installation.
National Guard Arch and Park. (Photo provided by QUAD Construction.)
National Guard Arch and Park
Construction of the 45th Division National Guard Arch, located south of the State Capitol, continues to advance.
The arch’s east and west towers are finished, and construction of the concrete walls that will form the arch’s interior structure is now 60% complete. The installation of underground water irrigation for future landscaping is complete. Decorative stone veneers will be added to the arch's exterior walls in April.
Created by HB 4012 during the 2024 legislative session, the 45th Division National Guard Arch and Park aims to honor the bravery and sacrifice of Oklahoma’s National Guard service members and provide a dedicated space of reflection and remembrance for visitors to the Capitol.
