Ochoco Irrigation District

Ochoco Irrigation District is a local government entity based in Prineville, Oregon, registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) with a current registration valid through February 6, 2026. The organization primarily focuses on water resource management, irrigation infrastructure, and conservation efforts in Crook County, Oregon. Its primary interactions with federal agencies involve providing specialized water management services, infrastructure improvements, and environmental conservation projects.

Through federal contract awards, Ochoco Irrigation District has demonstrated capability in providing specific water management services, particularly with the U.S. Department of the Interior's Bureau of Reclamation. In one notable contract, the district was awarded a firm fixed-price purchase order for $164,210.61 to perform Ochoco Reservoir pumping services, specifically pumping inactive storage water from the Ochoco Dam for irrigation purposes. The contract was awarded on July 8, 2022, with a completion date of September 30, 2022. This award was made on a sole-source basis, indicating the district's unique capability to provide these specialized services. The contract did not have any specific set-aside designations and was structured as a purchase order.

The federal grant awards for Ochoco Irrigation District demonstrate a strong focus on water infrastructure improvement, conservation, and environmental enhancement. The district has received significant grant funding from multiple federal agencies, including the National Resources Conservation Service (USDA), Bureau of Reclamation, and EPA Region 10. Notable grant awards include a $4,875,000 Cooperative Agreement from NRCS for constructing the Crooked River Pump Station Number 2, a $3,125,000 Cooperative Agreement from EPA for the McKay Creek Infrastructure Improvement Project, and a project grant from the Bureau of Reclamation for converting approximately 2,000 feet of the J1 Lateral to a buried pipeline. These grants focus on water conservation, infrastructure modernization, energy efficiency, habitat improvement for steelhead, stream temperature reduction, and enhancing water reliability for agricultural users. The grant periods range from 2025 to 2030, indicating long-term strategic investments in regional water resource management.