Energy and Environment

The energy and environment service area plays a critical role in advising on policy that encourages robust and responsible development of our natural resources, ensures clean air and clear water for all Oklahomans, and makes our state an example for others to follow.

Energy and environment agencies participating in the 2025 State Suppliers Expo:

• Commissioners of the Land Office (CLO).
• Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ).
• Department of Mines (ODM).
• Grand River Dam Authority (GRDA).
• Municipal Power Authority (OMPA).
• Water Resources Board (OWRB).

Water, oil and gas well drilling and plugging: CLO has land that often needs water, oil or gas wells drilled and plugged upon completion.

Commercial property appraisers and surveyors: CLO owns various commercial properties that require appraisals or surveys to determine their value.

Commercial property appraisers and surveyors: CLO owns various commercial properties that require appraisals or surveys to determine their value.

Property and land maintenance: Various CLO-owned properties need regular mowing to comply with city codes, as well as remediation to clean up abandoned sites. Additionally, CLO-managed cropland requires dirt work and the construction and maintenance of terraces.

Forestry and invasive species control: CLO-managed land has an overgrowth of Eastern Red Cedar that needs to be controlled or removed.

Accreditation application system (AAS) replacement project: DEQ is seeking accreditation body management software to replace its current AAS. This software will support oversight of more than 300 laboratories with varying scopes of accreditation across three separate accreditation programs.

At minimum, the software must be capable of the following functions:

• Multiuser access with support for up to 10 concurrent users. 
• Upload and storage of laboratory scopes of accreditation.
• Ability to change the accreditation status of individual laboratories and specific accreditation parameters.
• Upload of proficiency testing (PT) data files – containing up to 100,000 lines per files – including study ID, laboratory EPA ID, analytes, matrices, methods, dates and results.
• Automated evaluation of a laboratory’s PT performance, based on accreditation-specific rules, with the ability to filter and review multiyear data within the lab’s scope of accreditation to confirm evaluation. 
• Management of method and analyte data, including the ability to add or update method codes, analytes and analyte codes for use in scopes of accreditation and PT evaluation.
• Export of accreditation records to meet TNI database upload needs. 
• Storage of laboratory location, including individual points of contact per lab.
• Generation of unique certificates and scopes of accreditation.

Other desired functions of the software include the generation of routine deliverables in support of the program and dynamic accreditation, assessment and customer contact tracking.

Reclamation projects: ODM is undertaking multiple reclamation projects across the state for fiscal year 2026. Contractors will collaborate with the reclamations project manager to ensure all projects meet state regulations and adhere to approved reclamation plans. These projects vary significantly in size and scope, covering areas from two to 89 acres. Each site presents unique challenges based on the location, surface materials and potential unforeseen obstacles.

Contractors will be responsible for providing the following services:

• Mobilization and demobilization of heavy equipment.
• Tree clearing and grubbing.
• Disposal of trees and underbrush.
• Highwall removal (including rock, dirt and sand).
• Grading for drainage and removal of surface expressions.
• Tire collection and removal.
• Seeding and planting to promote ground cover growth.
• Burial or removal of concrete and miscellaneous material.
• Hauling of fill material.

ODM’s goal is to ensure reclaimed lands are restored to a stable, productive state that serves the best interests of local communities, landowners and the environment.

GREC 3/Kerr – fire system upgrades (CO2 removal): Remove CO2 and replace with water mist or hybrid water mist system.

Substation modifications – Tahlequah City #1 (Q3/Q4 2025): The aging infrastructure and unique design of the 69 kV portion of this electric substation are prompting an upgrade to improve system reliability. GRDA plans to rebuild the high-voltage portion of Tahlequah City #1 by replacing two 10/12.5 MVA transformers with LTC, 69 kV circuit switcher, control house, 15 kV breaker, protection equipment, metering and SCADA. Engineering, material procurement and contract construction will occur in 2025.

69 kV transmission upgrades – Feeder 35 (Q2/Q3 2027): Recent pole inspections and aerial surveys of this early 1950s facility have identified several wooden structures that are either nearing the end of their service life or require upgrades to meet current operating standards and ensure continued reliable operation. GRDA anticipates this project will include replacing approximately 49 wood H-frame structures. GRDA will handle engineering and procurement in-house and will bid out structure replacement to qualified contractors.

Underground pipe coating: An underground return pipe for the cooling tower that was installed circa 1965 has corrosion problems. To extend the life of the pipe, OMPA is seeking to have it coated with a spray-in-place coating. The pipe is approximately 200 feet long and 36" in diameter.

Heat recovery steam generator (HRSG) cleaning: HRSG tubes require cleaning to improve heat transfer from OMPA's #1 steam turbine.

Warehouse electrical work: Electrical work is needed for a 10,000-square-foot warehouse, including 120V for outlets, lighting, ceiling fans and overhead door motors, and 480V for heaters.

Ponca City Re-Power (PCRP) administrative building: OMPA plans to construct a 7,920-square-foot office building at its plant in Ponca City. The facility will include 10-12 offices, restrooms, two small conference rooms, one large conference room and a kitchen.

Oklahoma Hydronet: OWRB, in collaboration with Oklahoma State University (OSU), is advancing the Oklahoma Hydronet – a statewide, real-time water monitoring network designed to strengthen Oklahoma’s ability to manage droughts, floods and water supply risks.

The Hydronet includes a network of more than 100 instrumented groundwater wells and key reservoir sites equipped with advanced sensors and telemetry systems. These sites deliver continuous, near-real-time data on water levels, publicly accessible through OWRB’s online data portal and OSU’s Hydronet website. This critical information supports informed decision-making for farmers, municipalities, industries and water managers across Oklahoma.

The current focus is on maintaining and enhancing the installed network to ensure long-term data accuracy, reliability and system performance. This includes routine groundwater well maintenance, sensor calibration, site security upgrades and regular field inspections to uphold data quality and system integrity.

The Hydronet plays a critical role in helping Oklahoma communities prepare for and respond to extreme weather events, optimize water use, and guide future infrastructure planning. Suppliers and technology providers are key partners in providing the equipment, tools and services that keep this vital monitoring network operational and resilient. Together, we are building a stronger, data-driven water future for Oklahoma.

Accounts receivable system upgrade: OWRB is upgrading its accounts receivable (AR) system to improve the agency’s financial operations. This upgrade is a key step toward modernizing OWRB’s accounting processes, enabling faster response times, greater efficiency and more effective financial management overall.