County Of Crook

County of Crook, a local government entity based in Prineville, Oregon, has demonstrated substantial capability in securing and managing federal contracts and grants across multiple agencies. The county serves as a responsible jurisdictional authority overseeing public lands, emergency management, public safety, and infrastructure development in central Oregon. Through its diverse federal award portfolio, Crook County provides specialized services including law enforcement, land and vegetation management, airport infrastructure improvements, public health initiatives, and emergency preparedness programs.

County of Crook has established a track record of federal contract awards focused on natural resource management and public safety services. The entity received a $50,000 firm fixed-price purchase order from the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Oregon-Washington Region, awarded July 10, 2024, for law enforcement patrol services on public lands, waters, roads, and trails throughout Crook County, with completion scheduled for December 31, 2029. This contract was awarded as a sole-source procurement recognizing Crook County's unique authority to enforce civil and criminal laws across BLM-administered lands. Additionally, the Bureau of Reclamation awarded Crook County a $98,359.00 purchase order on September 1, 2023, for invasive and noxious vegetation control services utilizing an Integrated Pest Management approach across approximately 20,000 acres in the Columbia-Cascades area, with services ultimately dissolved and closed by August 31, 2028. The county also received a nominal $75 purchase order from the Bureau of Land Management, Region 6 Pacific Northwest Region, for land rental services at Wiley Flat. All contract awards were issued without set-aside designations, reflecting the county's direct role as a governmental entity providing services within its jurisdictional boundaries.

County of Crook has secured a substantial portfolio of federal grant awards spanning airport infrastructure, public health, emergency management, and environmental initiatives. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Airport Improvement Program has been a significant source of funding, with multiple grants totaling over $5.7 million supporting Prineville Airport improvements. These awards include a $4,472,522.22 project grant (September 2024) for Phase 2 construction of runway reconstruction, taxiway connectors, and lighting system replacement; a $615,789.47 project grant (January 2025) for design and construction of a new 15,000 square-foot sponsor-owned aircraft hangar; and a $500,000 formula grant (September 2023) for Phase 1 design work on similar runway and taxiway projects. The county also received COVID-19 pandemic relief funding from the FAA totaling $200,000 (August 2021) for airport operational assistance. Beyond aviation, Crook County Health Department received a $200,000 Department of Justice Bureau of Justice Assistance grant (October 2021) for the Comprehensive Opioid, Stimulant, and other Substance Use Program. The Crook County Sheriff's Office was awarded a Law Enforcement Mental Health and Wellness Act (LEMHWA) grant (October 2023) to establish a peer support program for law enforcement personnel. The Federal Highway Administration provided grant funding (May 2024) for development of a County Safety Action Plan under the Safe Streets and Roads for All program. The Department of Defense Office of Economic Adjustment awarded a project grant (September 2023) for military airspace and energy planning initiatives. Additionally, the county received a cooperative agreement from the Bureau of Land Management (September 2025) for invasive weed management and herbicide application services across approximately 20,000 acres in the Prineville District, with completion anticipated September 2030. The county also serves as a sub-recipient for multiple federal grant programs administered through state agencies, including emergency management (EMPG) funding through the Oregon Department of Emergency Management, public health and substance abuse prevention funding through the Oregon Health Authority, victim advocacy support through the Oregon Department of Justice, and child support program funding.