Willdan Group Inc's Business Segments

We are a provider of professional technical and consulting services to utilities, private industry, and public agencies at all levels of government. Nationwide, we enable our clients to realize cost and energy savings by providing a wide range of specialized services, including comprehensive energy efficiency solutions, without having to incur and maintain the overhead necessary to develop staffing in-house. We assist our clients with a broad range of complementary services relating to:

Energy Efficiency and Sustainability;

Engineering and Planning;

Economic and Financial Consulting; and

National Preparedness and Interoperability.

We operate our business through a network of offices located primarily in California and New York. We also have operations in Arizona, Florida, Kansas, Oregon, Texas, Washington and Washington, DC. We believe communities of this size are underserved by large outsourcing companies that tend to focus on securing large federal and state projects, and projects for the private sector. We seek to establish close working relationships with our clients and expand the breadth and depth of the services we provide to them over time.

While we currently serve communities throughout the country, our business with public agencies is concentrated in California and Arizona. We provide services to approximately 71% of the 482 cities and approximately 89% of the 58 counties in California. We also serve special districts, school districts, a range of public agencies and private industry. Our business with public and private utilities is concentrated primarily in California and New York. We also have business with utilities in Texas, Illinois, Ohio and Washington State.

Energy Efficiency Services. Our Energy Efficiency Services segment consists of the business of our subsidiary, Willdan Energy Solutions, which offers energy efficiency and sustainability consulting services to utilities, public agencies and private industry. This segment is currently our largest segment based on contract revenue, representing approximately 49% of our consolidated contract revenue.

Engineering Services. Our Engineering Services segment includes the operations of our subsidiaries, Willdan Engineering, Willdan Infrastructure and Public Agency Resources ("PARs"). Willdan Engineering provides civil engineering-related and city planning services, geotechnical and other engineering consulting services to our clients. Willdan Infrastructure, which was launched in fiscal year 2013, provides engineering services to larger rail, port, water, mining and other civil engineering projects. PARs primarily provides staffing to Willdan Engineering. Contract revenue for the Engineering Services segment represented approximately 38% of our overall consolidated contract revenue.

Public Finance Services. Our Public Finance Services segment consists of the business of our subsidiary, Willdan Financial Services, which offers economic and financial consulting services to public agencies. Contract revenue for the Public Finance Services segment represented approximately 10% of our consolidated contract revenue.

We specialize in providing professional technical and consulting services to utilities, private industry and public agencies at all levels of government. Our core client base is composed of public and private utilities and commercial and industrial firms, cities, counties, special districts, other local and state agencies and tribal governments.

 

Overview of Willdan Group, Inc.

Willdan Group, Inc. is a multifaceted consulting firm specializing in services related to energy efficiency, engineering, public finance, and homeland security. The company operates primarily within the United States, providing a wide array of services designed to assist public agencies, private companies, and community organizations in enhancing their operational effectiveness, sustainability, and compliance with various regulatory standards.

Segments, Products, and Services

1. Energy Efficiency Services

Willdan Energy Solutions (WES) is a dedicated subsidiary focused on delivering energy efficiency consulting and engineering services across numerous sectors. Key offerings under this segment include:

- Energy Efficiency Consulting: Comprehensive energy audits, feasibility analyses, and energy-saving program designs tailored for utilities, municipalities, and commercial enterprises.
- Program Design and Implementation: Collaborating directly with utility companies and governmental agencies to engineer and execute energy efficiency programs that include outreach, verification, and performance monitoring across a diversity of energy savings initiatives, including water conservation and greenhouse gas reduction strategies.
- Direct Customer Support: Providing hands-on management of facilities and infrastructure for businesses and organizations, including renewable energy planning and management, compliance audits, and operational assessments to maximize energy efficiency.
- Measurement and Verification: Implementing measurement and verification protocols to ensure energy efficiency plans deliver promised savings, as well as providing ongoing support to enhance program effectiveness.

Representative Projects:
- Consolidated Edison Company of New York: Management of the Small Business Direct Install Program, achieving significant energy savings through retrofits and installations.
- NYSERDA Projects: Outreach and technical assistance program involvement for New York State Energy Research and Development Authority focusing on market-driven energy efficiency.

Engineering Services

Willdan offers a comprehensive suite of engineering-related services to government entities, including:

- Building and Safety Services: Managing municipal building departments and providing essential services like plan reviews for safety compliance and disaster recovery assistance.
- City Engineering: Tailoring engineering services to meet the unique requirements of municipalities, from planning to project execution.
- Environmental Engineering and Assessment: Providing assessments, site remediation, and environmental compliance services to public agencies.
- Disaster Recovery Services: Specialized consulting to aid local governments in recovering from natural disasters and implementing resilient infrastructure plans.

Representative Projects:
- County of Orange, California: Evaluating and recommending improvements for road fee programs to assist timely public infrastructure development.
- City of Henderson: Engineering management services for infrastructure projects, ensuring urban development meets community needs.

Public Finance Services

Willdan Financial Services, acquired in 1999, provides expertise in planning and administering special financing districts for public agencies, covering:

- District Administration: Managing special districts like community facilities and assessment districts.
- Financial Consulting: Services including fee structures, utility rates analysis, and economic impact analyses for public projects.

Representative Projects:
- Durango, Colorado: Creating financial plans to upgrade wastewater facilities while managing rate impacts.

Homeland Security Services

Willdan Homeland Solutions tackles emergency preparedness, offering services that encompass:

- Emergency Preparedness Planning and Training: Developing tailored emergency management plans that ensure local agencies can effectively respond to varied emergencies.
- Exercises and Training: Conducting simulations and training sessions compliant with federal emergency management guidelines.

Representative Projects:
- New York State Mass Transit Authority: Developing a comprehensive employee training program focused on security and emergency response.
- Alameda County-Bay Area UASI: Providing specialized training for emergency responders across multiple jurisdictions.

International Operations

As of the latest updates, Willdan predominantly operates within the United States, focusing on local municipalities, state agencies, and various public utilities. While the firm does not explicitly detail extensive international operations, its practices in energy efficiency and homeland security can have applicability in global markets, particularly where energy conservation and emergency preparedness are critical.

Conclusion

Willdan Group, Inc. presents a robust portfolio of services that aligns expertise in energy efficiency, engineering, public finance, and homeland security with the pressing needs of public and private sector clients. The firm continues to enhance its impact in its communities by driving energy savings, engineering innovations, and supporting effective governance through financial consulting, while maintaining a commitment to safety and preparedness in an ever-changing landscape.