Willdan Awarded $30 Million Contract to Expand Energy and Infrastructure Modernization Services for the City of Fairfield

ANAHEIM, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Willdan Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: WLDN) announced today that it has been awarded a $30 million energy savings performance contract to expand energy and infrastructure modernization services for the City of Fairfield’s critical facilities. These projects will enhance efficiency, sustainability, and operational performance through upgrades including on-site solar photovoltaic energy generation, electric vehicle charging infrastructure, and central plant renovations.

“These upgrades to City Hall, our police department, and other critical facilities will increase efficiency and resiliency while reducing climate impacts and generating long-term cost savings for our community,” said Marisa Cumpian, the City of Fairfield’s Sr. Management Analyst. “As the City continues to grow, we appreciate Willdan’s ongoing support in improving quality of life for our residents.”

Willdan has supported the City of Fairfield for over 25 years with engineering, special district and federal compliance financial services, and electrification strategies for their transit and municipal fleets.

About the City of Fairfield

The City of Fairfield is a vibrant, safe, affordable, and diverse community with a mission to foster a sense of pride in the community, improve the lives of residents, and deliver dependable essential services through integrity, professionalism, and fiscal responsibility. Fairfield’s values include communication, diversity, inclusion, innovation, and transparency. Some of the thriving businesses that call Fairfield home include Jelly Belly, Anheuser-Busch, Guittard Chocolate, and Clorox.

About Willdan

Willdan is a nationwide provider of professional, technical, and consulting services to utilities, government agencies, and private industry. Willdan’s service offerings span a broad set of complementary disciplines that include electric grid solutions, energy efficiency and sustainability, energy policy planning and advisory, engineering and planning, and municipal financial consulting. For additional information, visit Willdan's website at www.willdan.com.

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