South Pasadena Unified School District Opengov #2026-RFI-0305

RFI for Solar and Energy Storage Feasibility at Pasadena Municipal Facilities

The City of Pasadena Water & Power Department is seeking input from qualified firms on the feasibility of installing Photovoltaic Solar (PV) and Solar plus Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) at 21 municipal facilities in Pasadena, CA. - Government Buyer: - City of Pasadena, Water & Power Department, Power Supply - Scope of RFI: - Feasibility assessments for PV and hybrid (solar + storage) systems - Sites include libraries, parks, garages, community centers, and the Rose Bowl Stadium - Respondents may address one or more sites - Products/Services Requested: - Photovoltaic Solar (PV) Systems: modules, inverters, racking, and related equipment - Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS): technology and integration with solar and EV charging - Feasibility assessment services: technical, structural, and financial analysis - System design consulting: preliminary design and conceptual engineering - Cost modeling and financial analysis - Operations and maintenance planning - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Site-specific feasibility, including parking canopy optimization, structural/electrical considerations, EV charging integration, and microgrid potential - Emphasis on technical feasibility, financial modeling, and operational considerations - No specific OEMs or vendors named; open to developers, contractors, manufacturers, suppliers, and subject matter experts - Participation is voluntary and not a prerequisite for future procurement - Place of Performance: - All 21 sites are located in Pasadena, CA, including the Rose Bowl Stadium, Pasadena Convention Center, multiple libraries, parks, garages, and community centers

Description

The City of Pasadena is seeking information from qualified firms to support initial feasibility assessments for Photovoltaic Solar or Solar and Energy Storage systems at selected City-owned facilities. The purpose is to gather information on consultant capabilities, technical approaches, estimated costs, implementation strategies, and available technologies to inform future decisions. This Request for Information (RFI) is for planning purposes only and will be used to draft a future Request for Proposals (RFP) for system design and installation. Respondents may submit information for one or multiple sites and participation is voluntary, not a prerequisite for future procurement.

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