County Of Clearwater

County of Clearwater, located in Orofino, Idaho, is a local government entity established as a parent organization that specializes in law enforcement and public safety services for the federal government. The county has maintained its registration in SAM.gov since February 2, 2002, and currently serves as a prime awardee for federal grants while actively supporting federal land management and emergency response initiatives through its specialized capabilities in patrol services and emergency infrastructure development.

Through federal contract awards, County of Clearwater has demonstrated expertise in specialized law enforcement and patrol services on federal lands and waterways. The county received a firm fixed-price purchase order valued at $13,192.87 from the Bureau of Land Management (Idaho Region) on September 13, 2023, for law enforcement patrol services supporting the LE Patrols-Clearwater County Sheriff's Office program, with an ultimate completion date of June 30, 2028. Additionally, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers awarded the county a $101,952 firm fixed-price purchase order on June 8, 2023, for boat patrol services on the Dworshak Reservoir and adjacent lands, representing a reobligation of funds with completion scheduled for April 30, 2028. This latter award was solicited as a special notice with an 8(a) sole source set-aside designation, reflecting the county's unique capabilities to provide specialized maritime patrol services on federal reservoirs within its jurisdiction. These contracts demonstrate the county's sustained role as a critical federal partner for law enforcement and public safety initiatives on federal lands and waters.

County of Clearwater has successfully pursued federal grant funding across multiple programs targeting rural development, emergency services, and infrastructure modernization. The county received a Rural Business Development Grant (RBDG) Rural Business Cooperative Rural Enterprise Grant from Rural Business Cooperative Services on September 30, 2025, with completion anticipated by September 30, 2027, and an RBDG E REA grant awarded on July 29, 2024, with completion targeted for July 29, 2026. The county also secured an Assistance to Firefighters Grant from FEMA HQ Financial Assistance Awards on August 18, 2023, with an ultimate completion date of August 17, 2025. Furthermore, the county served as a sub-grantee under the State of Idaho on a sub-grant award dated March 26, 2024, focused on replacing an existing EMS server and software with new, more energy-efficient and reliable systems. This diversified grant portfolio reflects the county's commitment to enhancing emergency response capabilities, supporting rural economic development, and modernizing critical emergency services infrastructure.