Project name: Ochoco Irrigation District, Gorup 1 Pump Station Project

Location: Prineville

Completion: May 2024

Size: 23,000 square feet

Cost: $13.56 million

Owner: Ochoco Irrigation District

Owner’s Representatives: Black Rock Consulting, Clearwater Engineering Group

Engineers: Clearwater Engineering, Black Rock Consulting

General Contractor: Taylor Northwest

Submitting Company: Taylor Northwest

Other Key Participants: U.S. Bureau of Reclamation, USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service, PPL Electric

Subcontractors: Abbas Well Drilling and Pump Service, C2R Fabrication, Cascade Civil, Ferguson Waterworks, Reynolds Technical Services, Tomco Electric, Vernam Crane Services

The Ochoco Irrigation District (OID) has completed a major milestone in its Infrastructure Modernization Program with the delivery of a state-of-the-art pump station that will serve nearly 1,000 farmers and industrial patrons across 20,000 acres in Crook County.

The Group 1 Pump Station Project, completed just in time for the 2024 irrigation season, represents the first phase of OID’s broader modernization efforts funded by the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service in coordination with the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation.

The project deadline was non-negotiable – farmers in the Crooked River Valley depended on it. Taylor Northwest (TNW) led construction, replacing an outdated system with 11 vertical turbine pumps, and installing 500 linear feet of 78-inch profile wall HDPE supply pipe, a 96-inch HDPE header pipe, and steel discharge header ranging from 54 to 79 inches – all anchored by 460 cubic yards of concrete.

The project faced significant challenges from the outset when initial bids came in at nearly twice the available budget. Originally planned as two pump stations, the scope was reduced to a single station with TNW working closely with OID to develop value-engineering solutions.

Additional complications arose when delays in finalizing an agreement with PPL Electric threatened critical equipment procurement. Through extensive collaboration, the team devised a retrofit solution to integrate existing equipment with the new pump station to maintain schedule.

The construction required extensive excavation at depths up to 23 feet below groundwater level, employing sheet piling for shoring – a method rarely used in Central Oregon due to prevalent rock formations. The dewatering operation ultimately pumped and returned more than 2.5 million gallons of water to Ochoco Creek and the Crooked River.

The completed pump station features cutting-edge remote monitoring technology, allowing OID to make operational adjustments with a simple tap on a screen. This advancement optimizes flow monitoring and efficiency while reducing operational costs.

As part of Central Oregon’s broader irrigation modernization efforts, the project represents a significant step toward a more sustainable water future, reducing evaporation losses while supporting agricultural communities and ecosystems throughout the region.

The pump station was delivered on April 19, 2024, meeting the substantial completion deadline.

“The partnership established between OID and TNW has solidified a winning team that we look forward to working together on future phases of our Infrastructure Modernization Project,” Bruce Scanlon, OID manager, said in the project submission form.

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Project name: Crook County Justice Center

Location: Prineville

Completion: September 2024

Size: 67,850 square feet

Cost: $42 million

Owner/Developer: Crook County

Architect: Pinnacle Architecture, KMB Architects

Interior Designer: Pinnacle Architecture

Engineers: tk1sc, Harper Houf Peterson Righellis, PAE

General Contractor: Kirby Nagelhout Construction Company

Submitting Company: Kirby Nagelhout Construction Company

Other Associates/Key Consultants: LUMA Lighting Design

Subcontractors: Apollo Mechanical Contractors, Alpine Abatement Associates, Apollo Sheet Metal, Bell Hardware, Boles Brothers, Building Material Specialties, Carlson Testing, Center Pointe Signs, Central Oregon Garage Door, Consurco, Corebrace, Corona Steel, Corona Sud and Deck, Corrections Technology Group, Delta AV, Diversification, Eagle Roofing, Eder Flag Manufacturing, Environmental Controls, Fabulous Floors, Geopier Northwest, GH Surveying, Greenbar Excavation, Insulation Contractors, Interior Technology, J & R Fire, Johnson Bros. TV & Appliance, Lakeview Millworks Sales, LDC, Lets Construction Cleaning Services, Max Manufacturing, MC Interiors, Mike’s Fence Center, Morrison Hershfield, Mountain Sky, New Horizons Woodworks, North Rim Electric, Pacific Rim Microrem, Pence Kelly Concrete, Rasmussen Masonry, Safeguard Industries, Sauder Manufacturing, Schonert & Associates, SDB Contracting Services, Severson Fire Protection, Siemens Industry, Skyline Sheet Metal, Snider Landscaping, South Town Glass, Spacesaver Specialists, Steel Encounters, Systems West Engineers, The 4 Kids, The Harver Co., TK Elevator, TOMCO Electric, Tri County Paving, Tri-Star Detention, Van Nevel Concrete & Curb, Western Partitions, Western Protective Coating, WSP, York Bros. Excavation

After more than a century in an aging courthouse, Crook County departments have moved into a new 67,850-square-foot Justice Center that officials say will improve efficiency and public safety services.

The facility, approved by voters in November 2020, houses the Sheriff’s Office, Juvenile Services, Circuit Court and District Attorney’s Office under one roof in downtown Prineville.

The new Justice Center provides the community with a central facility for the entire county, rather than having the various departments operate out of separate buildings. The new building features a large lobby and staircase, jury assembly space, three courtrooms and associated offices for all departments. A community room is included for public events.

Pinnacle Architecture and KMB Architects designed the facility, while Kirby Nagelhout Construction Company (KNCC) built the steel and concrete structure.

Project leaders pointed to collaboration between the architects, contractor and county stakeholders as critical to success. The design team conducted early meetings with county officials and department heads to develop concepts accommodating multiple needs.

Once brought on board as the CM/GC partner, KNCC expanded on this by providing constructability and value engineering efforts to meet the overall intent of the project, according to the project submission form. This early involvement allowed the team to keep within the initial GMP budget.

Safety protocols were emphasized during construction in downtown Prineville. KNCC implemented perimeter fencing and signage to protect the public. The company held weekly on-site safety meetings with all workers. KNCC also reviewed current seasonal issues that posed a safety risk both on and off the jobsite.

The building’s design balances traditional and modern elements, incorporating architectural features that reference the historic courthouse building, including natural stone, concrete façade, traditional millwork and cornice roof.

While there were no minority contractor goals on the project, there was significant local participation, including trade partners from Prineville.

“The new Crook County Justice Center project reflects the success of a community coming together to build a facility to serve the entire county,” said Joe Waggoner, KNCC senior project manager, in the Top Projects submission form. “The building is a true representation of not only Crook County’s strong leadership, but the Prineville community’s support of that leadership. With this new facility, Crook County will be able to accommodate the needs of their citizens for another 100 years.”

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