South Pasadena Unified School District Opengov #217174

The City of Pasadena's Water & Power Department is seeking bids for a major energy infrastructure project at the Glenarm Power Plant: - Construction of a 25 MW lithium iron phosphate Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) with 4-hour storage capability - Includes general construction, site preparation, and specialized electrical work - Project scope covers: - Owner safety requirements, storm water pollution control, and traffic control - Temporary facilities/utilities, mobilization/demobilization, and selective demolition - Earthwork, soil export/disposal (including lead and petroleum contaminated soils) - Installation of 34.5kV concrete-encased ductbanks, low-voltage/communications ductbanks, and precast concrete pullboxes - Grounding, bonding, and construction of equipment foundations for BESS containers, inverter booster units, switchgear, and transformers - Equipment installation for switchgear and transformers, plus utility poles and conduits - Compliance with federal, state, and local regulations is required - Davis-Bacon, Buy America, and Section 3 requirements apply - Project is funded by the California Energy Commission and potentially other federal sources - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation - Bids must be submitted electronically via the City of Pasadena's eProcurement Portal - Liquidated damages of $9,500 per day apply for project delays

The City of Pasadena's Water & Power Department is soliciting bids for the construction of a 25 MW lithium iron phosphate Battery Energy Storage System with a 4-hour storage capability at the Glenarm Power Plant site. The project includes general construction, safety requirements, storm water pollution control, earthwork, equipment foundations, and installation among other tasks. Compliance with federal, state, and local regulations such as Davis-Bacon and Buy America is required. Bids must be submitted electronically via the City's eProcurement Portal by May 14, 2026.