While I understand the side-eyed the contract is getting given the young age of the company chosen, it does seem to be the case that the company has done a good job ramping up needed construction quickly (per the article). Plus, given that the Power Authority is in debt and that FEMA seems to have failed in offering funds to help finance the up-front costs of desperately needed repairs, going with the only bid that didn't have a large down-payment /does/ seem like the best/only choice.