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COPTA approves contracts, grants and small pay increase; authorizes mediation in pending lawsuit
Summary
The Central Oklahoma Transportation and Parking Authority on April 10 approved multiple contracts and grant agreements — including a $1.3 million AV contract and Section 5310 vehicle grants — adopted a 1% stipend for non‑represented staff and authorized mediation in a lawsuit; staff will return recommended actions after tests or further review where noted.
The Central Oklahoma Transportation and Parking Authority on April 10 approved a series of contracts, grant agreements and budget adjustments and authorized mediation in a pending lawsuit.
The board approved a professional services agreement with Vox Audio Video to purchase, install and maintain integrated audio‑video equipment across authority facilities at an estimated cost not to exceed $1,303,712 for the period 04/10/2026–04/09/2029. Jesse (staff member) told trustees six proposals were reviewed and Vox was recommended as the best value.
Trustees also renewed multiple vehicle maintenance pricing agreements with vendors including Gillig LLC and New Flyer for an estimated annual cost of $1,550,000 and authorized open‑market purchases for repair parts estimated at $500,000. The board adopted a separate cost increase of $450,000 to bring automotive parts and supplies funding to $2,000,000 for the period ending 05/19/2027, a change staff said was needed after recent…
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