L25-07290242 Burnham Well Solar Conversion

The Arizona Game and Fish Department (AZGFD) has awarded a Cooperative Stewardship Agreement to Spring Creek Cattle Ranch LLC for a solar well conversion project. The contract, identified as CTR078348, involves the conversion of the Burnham Well to a solar pumping system to provide year-round water for wildlife habitat improvement. The total contract value is $20,200, with the project to be completed by June 30, 2026.

The scope of work includes converting an existing well to a solar-powered pumping plant, with AZGFD reimbursing the contractor for materials and labor. The agreement has a ten-year term, during which Spring Creek Cattle Ranch LLC will operate and manage wildlife water drinkers, including installing entry and escape ramps. The project is non-federally funded and aims to enhance wildlife habitat in the designated area, with AZGFD conducting annual monitoring and effectiveness evaluations of the habitat improvement initiative.