Description
The Bureau of Indian Affairs is seeking a qualified consultant to provide electrical utility consulting services for the San Carlos Irrigation Project. The scope of work includes tasks such as managing power contracts and resource pooling, providing technical planning and reporting services, and assisting with NERC/FERC reliability compliance requirements. The ideal candidate will have experience working with regional electric utilities, a strong understanding of utility rate and cost-of-service studies, and the ability to work with SCIP management to improve the utility's competitive position. Key responsibilities include:
• Forecasting and preparing resource requirements
• Coordinating resource deliveries and transmission tags
• Reviewing resource invoices for accuracy
• Providing billing audits for SCIP's customers
• Assisting with long-term power resource acquisition and participation in pooling opportunities
• Developing and managing pooling opportunities
• Providing technical planning, reporting, and special studies services
• Assisting with NERC/FERC reliability compliance requirements
• Providing examples of past experience and demonstrated working relationships with regional and Arizona utility organizations.