Environmental Compliance and Engineering Support Services

The City of Pasadena’s Water & Power Department, Power Supply, is seeking environmental compliance and engineering support services for its Broadway and Glenarm Power Plants, located at 85 E. State Street and 45 E. State Street in Pasadena, California. The Broadway Steam Plant, which houses decommissioned natural gas boilers no longer in service since December 2016, supports ancillary infrastructure for the operational Glenarm Power Plant, which consists of five natural gas-fired combustion turbines, including one combined cycle unit. The contractor will provide services to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local environmental, labor, and cybersecurity standards, including the Clean Air Act, Federal Water Pollution Control Act, California Labor Code, prevailing wage requirements, apprenticeship regulations, and data security protocols such as PCI DSS, HIPAA, CJIS, and SOC 2/SOC 3. All work must adhere to prevailing professional standards and be performed at the City's designated facilities, with deliverables including progress and final reports, digital files, and certified payroll records—all of which become City property upon completion. The solicitation, numbered 2026-RFP-0324 with a response deadline of August 31, 2026, requires offerors to hold a valid Unique Entity Identifier from SAM.gov and to disclose any conflicts of interest, with non-compliance subject to contract termination. Subcontracting is prohibited without prior City approval, and all key personnel must be approved in advance. Contractors must comply with Pasadena’s local hiring preference for residents when qualifications are equal, pay prevailing wages as defined by California Labor Code, and maintain detailed records for a minimum of three years after contract termination. The contract term is initially set for an unspecified number of years or until funds are expended, with the possibility of up to one-year extensions subject to City Manager approval and dollar caps requiring City Council authorization if exceeded. Payment is tied to services rendered and accepted, with invoices submitted monthly or upon completion, detailing hours, expenses, and work performed, though no electronic invoicing system is mandated. The City retains full authority to inspect, audit, and accept work, with liability for defective performance and corrective action resting solely with the contractor. Additionally, contractors must submit a lobbying disclosure form if any non-federal funds are used to influence federal action, and must maintain a Pasadena business license while affirming non-discrimination practices under state law.