Shelby County

Shelby County is a local government entity in Illinois that provides a range of public services to its residents. Through federal contract and grant awards, Shelby County and its subsidiaries offer law enforcement, public health, social services, and rural transportation services to support federal agency operations and community needs. As a county government, Shelby County administers various local programs and services to enhance the quality of life for its constituents.

Shelby County has primarily secured federal contracts through its Sheriff's Office to provide law enforcement services to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. These contracts, awarded without set-aside designations, involve lake patrol, security, and other law enforcement support at locations like Shelbyville Lake. The county has a Basic Ordering Agreement with the Army Corps of Engineers, allowing for on-demand law enforcement and detention services up to $150,000 through April 2025. Recent contract awards include a $112,187.78 firm fixed price purchase order for services through October 2028 and a $28,794.36 delivery order for lake patrol in 2022. These contracts demonstrate Shelby County's ongoing partnership with federal agencies to maintain safety and security in federally managed areas within the county.

Through federal grant subawards, Shelby County and its subsidiaries have engaged in diverse community support initiatives. The Shelby County Health Department has received numerous subawards from the Illinois Department of Human Services to implement programs such as the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) and the Social Services Block Grant. These programs focus on nutrition assistance, health education, and social services for county residents. Additionally, Shelby County has received multiple subawards from the Illinois Department of Transportation under the Section 5311 Formula Grant program to provide rural public transportation services. These awards have funded the acquisition of vehicles, including medium-duty buses and a supermedium duty bus, to enhance the county's rural transit capabilities. The county has also received Community Development Block Grant funding for local infrastructure improvements, demonstrating its diverse use of federal grant programs to address various community needs.