County Of Custer

County of Custer is a local government entity serving Custer County, South Dakota, providing a range of public services to residents and supporting various government operations. As a recipient of federal contracts and grants, the county engages in activities related to law enforcement, emergency management, public safety, and infrastructure development. County of Custer has demonstrated capabilities in areas such as dispatch services, firefighting support, airport improvements, and highway safety initiatives, working with federal agencies to enhance local services and support national objectives.

Through federal contracts, County of Custer has primarily provided law enforcement dispatch services to the Department of the Interior's National Park Service. Notable awards include a $45,000 firm fixed price purchase order to provide dispatch services for Wind Cave National Park from 2023 to 2025, and a similar $45,000 contract for dispatch services supporting both Wind Cave and Jewel Cave National Parks through 2022. The county has also assisted with firefighting efforts, evidenced by a contract for Type 3 helicopter service awarded by the U.S. Forest Service's Rocky Mountain Region. These contracts were awarded without set-aside designations, indicating the county's ability to compete in open bidding processes for federal work. The services provided through these contracts primarily support national park operations and fire response efforts in the region.

In terms of federal grants, County of Custer has been involved in a diverse array of programs, both as a prime recipient and as a subgrantee. As a prime recipient, the county has received Airport Improvement Program funding and supplemental COVID-19 relief grants from the Federal Aviation Administration to construct airport taxilanes, provide pandemic economic assistance, and improve area airports. The Department of the Interior has also awarded grants to the county for developing a wildfire protection plan through stakeholder collaboration. As a subgrantee, County of Custer has received funding through the South Dakota Department of Public Safety for various initiatives, including emergency management preparedness grants (LEMPG), homeland security grants, and highway safety projects. These subgrants support local emergency management, public safety programs, and infrastructure improvements, demonstrating the county's active role in enhancing community resilience and safety through federal grant programs.