Modernization of Busch Garden and Rosemont Sewer Pump Stations (76917)

The City of Pasadena is soliciting bids for the modernization of its Busch Garden and Rosemont sewer pump stations, both of which are over 70 years old and require substantial upgrades to critical infrastructure elements. These upgrades include improvements to station housing, generators, ventilation systems, SCADA communications, and site access aimed at enhancing overall operational reliability and safety. Although the Rockwood Pump Station, built in 2016, remains current, the planned renovations for Busch Garden and Rosemont will reduce the risk of sanitary sewer overflows, provide faster emergency response through advanced communications, improve worker safety, and ensure uninterrupted wastewater flow into the city’s gravity sewer system. The contract is issued by the Public Works Department, Engineering division of Pasadena, California, with a bid deadline in April 2026. The contract documents establish a federally funded labor and materials agreement governed by California prevailing wage laws and Pasadena living wage ordinance, requiring compliance with equal employment opportunity standards and conflict of interest disclosures. Bidders must certify noncollusion, disclose any civil litigation or disqualification history related to public contracts, and submit detailed forms on workforce utilization and relevant project experience. The City emphasizes transparency and integrity throughout the procurement process, mandating submission of subcontractor listings, identity confirmation, and adherence to bonding and change order protocols. Overall, this project represents a significant investment in critical public infrastructure aimed at long-term system resilience and public health protection.