Mobile Substation Project

The City of Pasadena Water and Power Department is soliciting proposals under solicitation number 2026-RFP-0415 for the procurement of two mobile substations. These units are required to provide emergency power and support various construction initiatives, with a target in-service date of June 2029. Qualified manufacturers must propose designs based on the provided Scope of Work and submit their responses by the deadline of October 14, 2026. The procurement process requires extensive compliance documentation, including a Unique Entity Identifier from SAM.gov, a declaration of non-collusion, and conflict of interest certifications. Bidders must provide detailed evidence of relevant experience with projects of similar scope and size, as well as information regarding key personnel and sub-consultants. The contract is subject to various regulatory requirements, including FEMA supplemental terms and conditions, federal lobbying certifications, and adherence to the California Labor Code and Pasadena Living Wage Ordinance. Additionally, vendors must complete a disqualification disclosure questionnaire and, if applicable, a taxpayer protection amendment disclosure.