The word "provision" means "providing or supplying something for use".
The words that best reflect Lincoln’s formal diction are the ones in the second option: brought forth.
To bring forth means to cause something to happen or be seen or known. The phrase is usually used in formal contexts or in literature.
All of the other options have words that are not considered formal and can be considered of every-day use.
The correct answer should be C) bias
If the person works for a national energy company there is high chance that the person would be a bit biased towards installing the new systems. This should definitely be checked.