PRESS RELEASE

ATLANTA, GA - (November 7, 2024) – Pond & Company (Pond), an industry leader in engineering, architecture, planning and construction management services, has been awarded a task order in a joint venture with Raymond, an expanding architecture, engineering, and building envelope small business, by the California Air National Guard (CAANG) for Architect-Engineer (A-E) Design and Related Services to conduct an installation energy resiliency study at the 144th Fighter Wing, in Fresno, California. 

Under the scope of services, Pond will evaluate the installation’s energy systems - including on-base solar photovoltaic (PV) arrays and controls system – and provide to the CAANG and National Guard Bureau recommendations to increase the base’s energy security and resiliency. The study will focus on advancing a photovoltaic (PV) masterplan which outlines repair requirements for the current PV system and facilitate integration into a larger installation-wide energy resiliency plan. 

“Pond is proud to serve the Californian Air Guard and its important missions by leveraging the firm’s long history of providing planning, installation development, electrical distribution design, and infrastructure resiliency services to support the Air National Guard,” said Pond Senior Vice President Chris Farnie. “This energy resiliency study will enable the Raymond-Pond Joint Venture Team to evaluate the 144th Fighter Wing’s solar photovoltaic systems and make master plan recommendations for repairs and upgrades that will help the California Air National Guard with both energy security and resiliency,” said Raymond President Michael Ramos.

This task order was awarded under Raymond-Pond’s ongoing Air Force “AE NEXT” indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contract vehicle utilized by the National Guard Bureau.

Pond and Raymond have a 25-year relationship, and through the Raymond-Pond Mentor-Protégé Joint Venture, the team has supported the National Guard with professional A-E services delivery through the AE NEXT Pool 3 General Infrastructure contract prior to this award.

Pond has 20 offices throughout the United States with project teams globally and has served Air National Guard clients for more than 35 years.

About Pond
Pond is a full-service consulting firm providing integrated engineering, architecture, planning, and construction management solutions to public and private clients since 1965. Our staff, located throughout the U.S. and globally, is committed to delivering tailored solutions. Recognizing that clients benefit the most when multi-disciplined expertise is leveraged, Pond builds teams based on client and project requirements, regardless of location, reinforcing our “One Pond” culture. We earn the trust that sets us apart.

About Raymond

Raymond was founded in 1992 and is headquartered outside of Atlanta, Georgia. Raymond is a minority-owned small business supporting government, higher education, K-12, and commercial clients with dynamic building envelope, engineering, and architectural solutions. Raymond focuses on restoration, renovation, and repair by using creative ideas and a client-centered approach. From careful investigation to engaging project management to final design, we are committed to being responsive and providing value. Learn more at raymond.global.