Banning Contracting Services Announces Planned Merger as Infrastructure Services Experts with Tribally Owned Kaiva Services, LLC
IVINS, Utah–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#informationtechnology—Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), Banning Contracting Services, Inc., has announced today that it has merged with Kaiva Services, LLC, a Tribal 8(a) organization. This transaction expands the existing offerings of Kaiva Services to a suite of Low-Voltage Infrastructure services.
“Banning joins Kaiva as an extremely valuable asset with a portfolio of great success and respect through their talented team and capabilities in the low-voltage infrastructure sector,” said Cameron Echo Hawk, CEO of Kaiva Services. “Their targeted service offerings and client base are an exciting addition to our organization and will greatly accelerate the forecasted growth of both companies.”
Kaiva Services has currently served federal and private markets as a tribally owned organization offering construction and technology services. The addition of BanningCS creates a specialized opportunity for Kaiva Services to add a valuable layer to their technology stack. The organization will also continue to exercise BanningCS’s SDVOSB status. Both teams have worked closely to effectively consolidate their areas of expertise and provide a much more comprehensive set of services for their client bases.
“My number one goal as the CEO of Banning Contracting Services is to protect this company and its employees,” said Chris Banning, CEO of BanningCS. “This merger will not only allow Banning’s employees to reach their full potential, but it will allow the entity itself to become more than we ever imagined. This team is my family. Together we will be able to continue offering a quality product while exceeding our customer’s expectations.”
Both organizations merged today with a common vision to provide their customers a more agile and competitive experience in their markets while offering an expanded set of comprehensive services.
About Kaiva Services
Kaiva Services, LLC is a Tribal 8(a) and HUBZone Small Business located in Ivins, Utah. The organization is wholly owned by the Shivwits Band of Paiutes, a federal recognized Native American Tribe. Kaiva Services offers management consulting, project management, and administrative management services. We are committed to providing exceptional services to federal clients and commercial clients. Kaiva Services will also provide an income stream for the Shivwits Band of Paiutes, which will be used to fund Tribal programs and provide benefits to Shivwits Band members.
About Banning Contracting Services (BCS)
Banning Contracting Services is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) and HUBZone Small Business located in Tulsa, Oklahoma. BCS is a full-service information technology integrator providing professional design, installation, project management/supervision, maintenance services, product procurement, and consulting. As a service-disabled, veteran-owned company, BCS has been committed to serving both the country and the nation’s active duty and retired military.
Contacts
Samantha Griego
sgriego@kaivacorp.com
Emily Ruggs
emilyr@banningcs.com