Back Up Power Generation Resiliency Project

The Catawba Nation is soliciting proposals for engineering and FEMA grant support services to advance a Backup Power Generation Resiliency Project under the federal Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) Program. The selected engineering firm will be responsible for conducting comprehensive facility assessments, performing electrical load analyses, evaluating generator feasibility, developing conceptual designs, preparing detailed cost estimates, and providing technical assistance to compile a competitive BRIC grant application. These services are critical to enhancing the Nation’s energy resilience by ensuring critical infrastructure can maintain operations during power outages and emergency events. The project will focus on identifying and implementing robust backup power solutions that align with FEMA’s resilience goals and funding criteria. Proposals must be submitted by June 22, 2026, in response to solicitation number CN-PS-2026-001, which was posted on June 18, 2026. The solicitation is open to qualified engineering firms with demonstrated expertise in power systems, energy resilience, and federal grant procurement. The point of contact for inquiries is Doug Spinks, who can be reached via email or phone provided in the solicitation. All work will be performed within South Carolina, and while no specific set-aside or NAICS code is indicated, applicants are expected to possess the technical capability and experience necessary to deliver high-quality engineering services within the tight response timeframe and to support the Nation’s long-term infrastructure resilience objectives.