Electrical utility consulting service

The Department of the Interior Bureau of Indian Affairs Western Region is soliciting electrical utility consulting services for the San Carlos Irrigation Project (SCIP) located in Arizona. The consultant will provide comprehensive utility management services including power contract and resource pooling management, annual revenue requirements and rate design studies, and technical planning services related to renewable resource integration and regulatory compliance. Qualified vendors must possess a minimum of 25 years of experience in Arizona electric utility consulting, be located in the Phoenix metropolitan area, maintain a satisfactory record of performance, and demonstrate extensive knowledge of federal power marketing, transmission systems, and complex regulatory environments specific to federal utility operations. The evaluation will prioritize demonstrated experience with regional electric utilities, familiarity with SCIP's existing power agreements, and relationships with entities such as Western Area Power Administration and Arizona Electric Power Cooperative. The Pre-solicitation Notice was posted on October 29, 2025, with a response deadline of November 3, 2025, and interested vendors should direct inquiries to Randall Brown at randall.brown@bia.gov or (520) 520-5690.

This procurement is set aside exclusively for Indian Small Business Economic Enterprises (ISBEEs), limiting competition to certified minority-owned enterprises within this designation. The Statement of Work specifies that the selected consultant will deliver monthly and annual reports covering power scheduling, billing audits, integrated resource plans, compliance documentation, and rate design analyses, indicating a long-term engagement requiring sustained expertise and ongoing support. While the Pre-solicitation Notice does not explicitly state a contract value or award amount, the scope of work—encompassing specialized consulting across multiple utility management functions—suggests a substantial engagement. The notice does not identify any incumbent contractors or current service providers. Interested ISBEEs are required to submit a Notice of Interest along with relevant qualifications and experience documentation by the November 3, 2025 deadline to proceed in the procurement process.