Perform various street repairs. Site prep (clean road, 1" leveling and profile, tack oil, clean ditches for drainage). Asphalt - asphalt overlay compacted to a minimum of 2", S-5 ODOT approved design mix.
Buyer Attributes
Key metrics and characteristics
Census ID
Government ID for mapping buyers across datasets.
173480
Population
Population size to gauge opportunity scale.
4,660
Procurement Hell Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
72 / 100
Propensity to Spend
How likely this buyer is to spend on new technology based on operating budget trends.
CautiousAggressive
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AI Adoption Score
How likely this buyer is to adopt new AI technologies.
ConservativeEarly Adopter
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Startup Friendliness
How often this buyer champions startups and early adoption.
Sole Source:If sale is less than $500, use sole source.
Coops:Frequently procures through OMNIA Partners, Sourcewell, and BuyBoard; you can gain access through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform — reach out to your Starbridge contact to pursue onboarding.
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City of Pocola, OK:No evidence of sole source awards above the $500 competitive bid threshold; procedures appear highly rigid. Deprioritize sole source and pivot to cooperative contracting authorized under Oklahoma Statute §61-139. Practical note: If sole source is attempted, expect strict justification and adherence to formal approvals per city policy.
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City of Pocola has used cooperative purchasing before (confirmed but underutilized membership). Reach out to your Starbridge contact through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform to get onboarded to the recommended path.
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Early Buyer Signals
Board meetings and strategic plans from City of Pocola
Pocola Board of Trustee Special Meeting Minutes
Date: Sep 17, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The board discussed and approved bids for the Meadows Lane Bridge project and the Love Street Bridge repair project. The board chose to take no action regarding a proposal to identify which trustee adds items to the agenda. They formally approved the town's codified code book via ordinance. Additionally, the board approved participation in the ICE ERO 287 TFP program. New business discussions included policies for community center use, concerns over using city equipment on private property, potential grant opportunities for bridge widening, and an update regarding new traffic signal controllers installed by ODOT.
Pocola Board of Trustees Special Meeting Minutes
Date: Sep 9, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The board discussed and approved the purchase of two police vehicles from the Town of Roland, noting they are fully equipped and have low mileage. Additionally, the board decided to table all other agenda items to a future meeting date.
Pocola Municipal Authority and Pocola Board of Trustees Meeting Minutes
Date: Sep 1, 2026Type:
Key Contacts
Public-sector contacts connected to City of Pocola.
Who manages procurement policies and purchasing for City of Pocola?
The City Clerk/Treasurer and the Office & Finance Administrator handle day-to-day procurement for City of Pocola, while the City of Pocola Board of Trustees serves as the governing body for approvals. Vendors should contact Town Hall for purchasing inquiries.
Meeting mention
The Pocola Municipal Authority and Board of Trustees discussed various administrative and operational matters. Key actions included approving accounts payable, declaring specific vehicles as surplus, adjusting the Fire Chief's salary, and approving training and conference attendance for staff. The Board addressed property maintenance on Maple Drive, updated policies regarding volunteer firefighter duties, increased the starting pay for the 911 coordinator and code enforcement roles, and authorized the bidding process for the Morris Street project. Additionally, the Board made appointments to the Planning Commission and Board of Adjustment and established procedures for reporting police grievances.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
Meeting signals
Know what buyers discuss before RFPs drop
Track City of Pocola meetings, strategic plans, and budget discussions before the public bid appears.