Provision of Silent Generator, Power Distribution Equipment, and On‑Site Technical Support for New Years Day

The City of Pasadena Fire Department is soliciting proposals under solicitation 2026-Informal-0574 for a qualified vendor to provide temporary power support for New Year's Day operations on January 1, 2027. The requirement includes a high-capacity 1400–1600 amp three-phase silent generator with redundant capability, a comprehensive power distribution package featuring cam wires, a 300-amp distro box, pigtails, Bates cable, a 100-amp box with 120V outlets, walkover panels, and fire extinguishers. The vendor must provide an on-site technician from 6:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on the event date and manage the full lifecycle of the equipment, including pre-event consultation, delivery to 207 N. Garfield Ave, setup, maintenance, and teardown. All equipment must adhere to NEC, OSHA, UL, ANSI, and EPA Tier 4 emissions standards. The contract will be awarded based on a competitive selection process where cost is weighted at 55%, experience with similar municipal projects at 35%, and a local Pasadena business preference at 10%. Minimum requirements include at least five years of experience providing similar services and the submission of a 12-character Unique Entity Identifier from SAM.gov. Proposers must also provide a Pasadena Business License and certification from the California Department of Industrial Relations. Submissions are due electronically via the OpenGov portal by 12:00 p.m. on November 2, 2026. Invoicing is handled through the City's Vendor Invoice Portal, with payments issued on Tuesdays and Thursdays following departmental approval.