OKIE811

What OKIE811 does

OKIE811 (Oklahoma One-Call System, Inc.) is a 501(c)(6) non-profit founded in 1979 that serves as the state-mandated one-call notification center for Oklahoma. The organization operates 24/7 with 63 employees, including 45+ call-center agents, processing underground utility locate requests across all 77 Oklahoma counties. It serves as the intermediary between excavators (contractors, homeowners, municipalities) and the 1,350+ utility operator members whose buried infrastructure must be marked before digging; under Oklahoma law, callers contact OKIE811 prior to excavation, and the center dispatches notifications to affected utilities to reduce strikes, injuries, and service outages.

Revenue is generated through membership dues paid by utility operators (water, gas, electric, telecom, pipeline) and ancillary fees for ticket research and damage-prevention reporting. The technology stack centers on the GeoCall Portal for web-based locate request submission, the Positive Response System for tracking utility marking status, a Public Dashboard for transparency, and the Design-Survey Request feature for pre-project planning. Technology and locating partners include USIC, BOSS811, Irth, Gridhawk, and Launchpoint; industry affiliations include the Common Ground Alliance and regional safety coalitions.

The organization is bounded by its state-level regulatory mandate, which confines service to Oklahoma, and supplements core operations with the 811 Certification Program, the Oklahoma Excavation Safety Expo, and the 'Digging Deep' industry podcast. No acquisitions, funding rounds, or geographic expansion have been disclosed; the 501(c)(6) structure and state charter create a stable but geographically capped operating footprint oriented toward damage-prevention public-policy outcomes rather than shareholder returns.

Name

OKIE811

Legal name

Oklahoma One-Call System, Inc.

Website

https://okie811.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1979

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

OKIE811 (Oklahoma One-Call System, Inc.) is the state-mandated 501(c)(6) non-profit one-call notification center for Oklahoma, processing underground utility locate requests 24/7 across all 77 counties for 1,350+ utility-operator members, contractors, and homeowners.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Oklahoma City

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Utility Operator Membership Fees: As a 501(c)6 non-profit corporation, OKIE811 charges membership fees to underground facility operators (utilities, pipelines, telecom, etc.) for participation in the one-call notification system. Operators of underground facilities pay annual fees to be listed and receive locate request notifications.
2. Ticket Research Fees: Research fee of $250 per hour with one-hour minimum for locating and providing copies of existing ticket information.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

OKIE811 (Oklahoma One-Call System, Inc.) operates the legally mandated statewide one-call notification center for Oklahoma. Excavators and homeowners submit free locate requests via phone (811) or the GeoCall online portal, and OKIE811 transmits tickets to underground facility operators (utilities, pipelines, telecom) so they can mark buried lines before digging. The service is funded by membership fees from facility operators.

Product overview

OKIE811 operates a unified one-call notification platform serving Oklahoma's underground damage prevention ecosystem. The core offering is the OKIE811 Portal system, which comprises the Homeowner Portal for residential locate requests, the Excavator Portal for professional contractors, and the Facility Operator Portal for utilities to respond to tickets. Supporting this platform are the Public Dashboard for address-based activity searches and the Design-Survey Request tool for project planning. Beyond the digital platform, OKIE811 provides educational programs including the 811 Certification Program, Safety Days events, and the annual Oklahoma Excavation Safety Expo. The organization also publishes The Scoop Newsletter and hosts the 'Digging Deep' podcast for ongoing stakeholder communication. All services support the company's mission of providing quality underground damage prevention services to Oklahoma.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• OKIE811 811 Notification Service Free statewide one-call notification service for Oklahoma. Excavators and homeowners submit locate requests via phone (811) or the GeoCall online portal before any digging; OKIE811 transmits tickets to underground facility operators (utilities, pipelines, telecom, municipalities) who then mark or respond to the lines. Available 24/7 with separate portal access for homeowners, excavators, and facility operators, and a Public Dashboard for address-based search of scheduled work.
• 811 Certification Program Certification program for professional excavators covering Oklahoma's Underground Facilities Damage Prevention Act, contact center procedures, and best practices. Available online free of charge, with optional facilitated group workshops at $10/person without meal or $25/person with meal.
• Ticket Research Service Paid research service for excavators and other requesters needing copies of existing ticket information. Charged at $250 per hour with a one-hour minimum, payment required before research commences.
• Public Dashboard for Locate Activity Public-facing dashboard accessible on the OKIE811 website that allows citizens and other stakeholders to search locate activity by street address, view scheduled utility work, and see what type of work is planned in their area.

Named customers6 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

22 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• USICcoreOthers · 1 January 1979Performs over 70 million locates annually. USIC is the most trusted name in underground utility damage prevention and provides a full suite of utility services throughout the United States and Canada.
• Oklahoma Rural Water AssociationcoreOthers · 1 January 1979Non-profit organization assisting water and wastewater systems with day-to-day operational and management problems, conducting training sessions throughout Oklahoma.
• Imperium Utility ServicesminorOthers · 1 January 1979Overhead and underground electric utility contractor.
• IrthcoreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 1979Market-leading SaaS platform improving resilience and reducing risk in delivery of essential services. Powered by business intelligence, analytics, and geospatial data for critical network infrastructure management.
• GridhawkcoreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 1979Utility locating industry company led by experienced executives with best-in-class track record for safety and on-time performance. Uses proprietary Keystone 811 ticket routing and workforce management system.
• Oklahoma Gas AssociationcoreOthers · 1 January 1979Non-profit trade association for natural gas industry focusing on industry best practices, regulatory issues, future planning, and industry relations.
• Advanced Workzone ServicesminorOthers · 1 January 1979Provides complete line of traffic safety products and services for highway construction and railroad industries, including work zone traffic control and pavement markings.
• Green Equipment CompanyminorOthers · 1 January 1979Established in 1978, providing products and customer service serving pipeline, municipal, directional drilling, power, electric, plumbing, telecom, and cable TV industries.
• ASAOK (American Subcontractor Association of Oklahoma)minorOthers · 1 January 1979United voice for state-wide membership dedicated to quality, safety, and ethics in construction with industry education and networking opportunities.
• ParadigmcoreOthers · 1 January 1979Provides public awareness, pipeline safety training, and damage prevention compliance services for regulatory requirements of 49 CFR 192 and 195, as well as API RP 1162.
• Oklahoma Association of Electric CooperativecoreOthers · 1 January 1979Not-for-profit utilities bringing power to 523,000+ Oklahomans plus 125,000+ consumers in Arkansas, Colorado, Kansas, New Mexico and Texas. Serves 93% of Oklahoma's landmass across all 77 counties.
• Pipeline Association for Public AwarenesscoreOthers · 1 January 1979Promotes open communication and cooperation with local organizations to enhance public safety, improve emergency preparedness, protect the environment and prevent damage to property and facilities.
• BOSS811 (BOSS Solutions)coreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 1979Provider of BOSS811 One Call Locate Ticketing software, an innovative ITSM solution for 811 One Call ticket management. Enables companies to streamline ticket management and transform customer experience.
• Oklahoma Safety CouncilminorOthers · 1 January 1979Member-based, non-governmental, not-for-profit public service organization promoting adoption of safety, health, and environmental practices.
• Blood Hound Underground Utility LocatorsminorOthers · 1 January 1979Locates ALL underground utilities and structures, offering specialized subsurface utility services to reduce risk of costly damages and project delays.
• Oklahoma Municipal Assurance GroupminorOthers · 1 January 1979Provides insurance and risk management solutions to Oklahoma's cities and towns, serving over 500 cities.
• LineQuest LLCminorOthers · 1 January 1979Full-service damage prevention company specializing in utility and private line locating, GIS mapping, and hydro services across the United States.
• Oklahoma Municipal Contractors AssociationminorOthers · 1 January 1979Working for benefit of municipal utilities contractors since 1950. Became charter chapter of Associated General Contractors of America in 1965.
• Universal Surveying and Mapping LLCminorOthers · 1 January 1979Provides customized surveying and mapping solutions using GPS, GIS, terrestrial laser scanning, utility coordination, and airborne LiDAR technologies.
• Oklahoma Corporation Commission - Pipeline SafetycoreOthers · 1 January 1979Regulates over 50,000 miles of intrastate natural gas and hazardous liquid pipelines, ensuring safety in design, construction, operation, and maintenance. Enforces the Oklahoma Underground Facilities Damage Prevention Act.
• Davis H. Elliot CompanyminorOthers · 1 January 1979100% employee-owned company providing engineering, energy delivery, and technical services to utility, government, and industrial partners.
• TEIM DesignminorOthers · 1 January 1979Oklahoma-based civil engineering firm specializing in transportation and infrastructure projects including subsurface utility engineering.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Texas 811: Texas's state-mandated one-call notification center, the largest peer by geography. Operates the same 811-based locate request model with member utility funding, making it the closest functional analog to OKIE811 outside the state.
• PelicanCorp: Provider of one-call notification and 'before you dig' ticket management software used by multiple state 811 centers globally. Comparable as the technology backbone that many peers (and OKIE811's ecosystem) rely on for ticket routing and response.
• KorTerra: Utility locate request management software vendor serving facility operators, locators, and one-call centers. Operates in the same damage-prevention technology stack and integrates with 811 ticket workflows comparable to OKIE811's GeoCall portal.
• Miss Utility (Maryland): Maryland/DC's one-call notification system serving the same excavator, homeowner, and facility-operator stakeholder model. Provides a like-for-like comparison for OKIE811's operational and member engagement approaches.
• USIC: The largest private utility locating company in North America, performing 70M+ locates annually. Listed as an OKIE811 partner and represents the commercial locator side of the same damage-prevention ecosystem OKIE811 coordinates.
• Sunshine 811: Florida's one-call center providing the same statutory damage-prevention notification service to excavators and facility operators. Directly comparable operating model, regulatory mandate, and member-funded revenue structure.

Broad incumbents

• Common Ground Alliance (CGA): National stakeholder organization promoting damage prevention best practices across all 811 centers, utilities, locators, and excavators. OKIE811 aligns with CGA's DIRT Report data and national Best Practices, making CGA the industry-wide governance and standards counterpart.

Emerging players

• IRTH Solutions: SaaS platform for critical network infrastructure management and damage prevention. Listed as an OKIE811 core technology partner; competes/orients around the same enterprise utility and locator segments that OKIE811's facility-operator members belong to.
• BOSS Solutions: Provider of BOSS811 One Call Locate Ticketing software, an OKIE811 core partner. Targets the same facility-operator and one-call center market with cloud-based 811 ticket management, representing an alternative technology stack OKIE811's members could adopt.

Regional players

• Blood Hound Underground Utility Locators: Private subsurface utility locating firm operating in Oklahoma and other markets. Listed as an OKIE811 partner; represents the downstream private locator that fulfills the locate requests OKIE811 routes, making it a complementary ecosystem participant.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/okie_811
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@OKIE811/videos
• Facebookfacebook.com/CallOkie
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/oklahoma-one-call-systems-inc
• Instagraminstagram.com/okie811_oklahoma_one_call/?hl=en

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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