L25-10091016 Mule-Dragoon Mountain Wildlife Corridor Water Enhancement

The Arizona Game and Fish Department has awarded contract CTR079361 to Morin Ranch LLC for a Habitat Stewardship and Access Agreement focused on the Mule-Dragoon Mountain Wildlife Corridor Water Enhancement project. The contract, valued at not-to-exceed $12,000, will support the conversion of two existing wells (Adobe well and SO well) to solar-powered operations, enhancing year-round water availability for wildlife across a 6+ mile corridor in Game Management Unit 30B.

The agreement, effective from November 4, 2025, through October 10, 2035, requires Morin Ranch LLC to implement water infrastructure improvements and maintain public access to the project area. The Arizona Game and Fish Department will reimburse the contractor for materials and labor costs upon receipt of itemized invoices, with payments due within thirty days. The contract includes provisions for annual monitoring, joint assessment of project effectiveness, and allows either party to terminate with sixty days' written notice, underscoring the collaborative nature of this wildlife habitat enhancement initiative.