County Of Cass

County Of Cass is a U.S. local government entity registered as a county in SAM.gov, providing a range of services to the federal government through both prime contract awards and subawards of federal grants. The county has been actively engaged in federal contracting since February 2011 and is currently eligible to receive federal awards through February 2025. Through its federal contracts, County Of Cass primarily offers law enforcement services, while its grant subawards encompass a broader spectrum of activities including housing rehabilitation, law enforcement equipment acquisition, disaster relief, and infrastructure development projects.

The county's prime federal contract awards have consistently come from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, focusing on increased law enforcement services at Wright Patman Lake and surrounding areas in Texas. These contracts are typically structured as firm-fixed-price purchase orders without any small business set-aside designations. The work involves providing additional law enforcement presence, including patrolling and monitoring activities, at Wright Patman Lake and surrounding recreational areas during peak seasons. The most recent contract, awarded on May 15, 2024, has a ceiling value of $56,949.62 and covers a three-year period of performance through May 14, 2027. Previous contracts for similar services have ranged in value from approximately $10,000 to $14,000 for shorter performance periods, typically covering summer months.

Through federal grant subawards, County Of Cass has engaged in a diverse range of projects. A significant portion of these subawards, received from the Texas Department of Housing & Community Affairs, has funded the rehabilitation or reconstruction of owner-occupied single-family housing for eligible low-income households. The county has also received subawards from the Governor's Office of Texas to acquire law enforcement equipment, including body-worn cameras and patrol vehicles, aimed at improving officer response times and accountability. Additionally, County Of Cass has received funding from the Texas Department of Public Safety for disaster relief related to severe weather events, such as storms, tornadoes, and flooding. The Texas Department of Agriculture has provided subaward funding for infrastructure projects, including roadway construction and improvements. These various subawards demonstrate the county's involvement in housing, public safety, disaster response, and infrastructure development projects funded through federal grant programs.