Upper Mill Well Solar Conversion-Cienega Ranch

The Arizona Game and Fish Department has awarded a Cooperative Stewardship Agreement to Cienega Ranch LLC for a habitat improvement project in Arizona. The contract, identified as CTR078336, focuses on the Upper Mill Well Solar Conversion, with a total contract value not to exceed $25,000. The project involves installing a solar-powered well system to enhance water infrastructure across approximately 10,000 acres of Chihuahuan desert grassland habitat.

Specific deliverables include the installation of a solar-powered well system that will supply water through approximately eight miles of pipeline, connecting to ten 1,000-gallon tire troughs and 80,000 gallons of storage tanks. The contract period runs from the award date of August 19, 2025, to the completion date of June 30, 2026, with a ten-year agreement term. The Arizona Game and Fish Department will reimburse Cienega Ranch LLC for materials and labor associated with the solar conversion project, which aims to improve water access and support wildlife management in the region.