County Of Harney

County Of Harney is a local government entity representing Harney County, Oregon, that provides a wide range of services to federal agencies primarily related to law enforcement, land management, and emergency response. As a county government, it is responsible for delivering various public services to residents of Harney County, including public safety, health services, and infrastructure maintenance. Through federal contract and grant awards, County Of Harney has established partnerships with multiple federal agencies to support local initiatives and contribute to federal programs in areas such as public lands management, public health, and community safety.

County Of Harney has received several prime federal contract awards from agencies like the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Bureau of Indian Affairs, and Forest Service. These contracts primarily focus on law enforcement services, dispatch operations, and land management activities. Notable contracts include providing law enforcement officers for BLM facilities, with a $627,321 contract awarded in 2022 for a five-year period. The county also provides 911 dispatch services for the Burns Paiute Tribe under a $100,000 contract with the Bureau of Indian Affairs. Other significant contracts involve after-hours dispatch for the Burns Interagency Communications Center and roadside weed treatments along county roads to support BLM land management efforts. These contracts are typically structured as firm-fixed-price or purchase order agreements, often sole-sourced to the county without set-aside designations due to its status as a local government entity.

In addition to contracts, County Of Harney has secured various federal grants to support local programs and services. The Environmental Protection Agency awarded the county a $500,000 cooperative agreement for brownfield site remediation in Burns, Oregon, focusing on cleanup activities and community involvement. The Department of Justice provided a $1.545 million grant through the Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) Technology and Equipment Program to enhance police effectiveness and information sharing. The county also received a $549,611 grant to operate the 24th Judicial District Treatment Court, addressing substance use disorders within the criminal justice system. County Of Harney manages several public health-related grants, including funds for emergency preparedness, epidemiology and laboratory capacity for infectious diseases, and immunization programs, typically as sub-awards through the Oregon Health Authority. Other notable sub-awards include funding for victim assistance programs, child support services, and emergency management, demonstrating the county's diverse involvement in federally supported local initiatives.