Central Electric Cooperative Inc.

Central Electric Cooperative Inc. is a tax-exempt, not-for-profit corporate entity located in Redmond, Oregon, registered in the System for Award Management (SAM.gov) since 2002. As a local electric utility provider, the cooperative specializes in delivering power infrastructure services, engineering design solutions, and renewable energy initiatives to federal agencies. The organization has demonstrated capabilities in providing electrical utility services, particularly for government facilities and infrastructure projects in the Pacific Northwest region.

Through federal contract awards, Central Electric Cooperative Inc. has primarily engaged with the U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service Pacific Northwest Region (Region 6). The cooperative's contract work has focused on specialized electrical services, including power hookup fees and infrastructure upgrades. Specifically, the company was awarded a $52,710 firm fixed price purchase order for installing underground power service for the Sisters Ranger District Warehouse in Bend, Oregon. These contracts were typically awarded on a single-source basis without specific set-aside designations, leveraging the cooperative's status as the local electric utility provider. The contract awards have been structured as purchase orders, highlighting the cooperative's role in providing direct utility and engineering support to federal facilities.

In terms of federal grant awards, Central Electric Cooperative Inc. has received significant funding through the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Rural Business Cooperative Services, specifically through the Rural Energy for America Program (REAP). A notable grant award of $840,696 was granted for renewable energy system (RES) and energy efficiency improvement (EEI) initiatives, with a performance period from January 16, 2025 to January 16, 2027. This grant supports potential projects including solar panel installations, wind turbines, geothermal systems, energy-efficient lighting upgrades, HVAC improvements, and building insulation enhancements. Additionally, the cooperative has previously received subawards from the Federal Emergency Management Agency's Disaster Relief Fund to support Oregon Military Department's disaster recovery efforts, demonstrating its versatility in providing energy-related services across different federal programs.