Opportunity
South Pasadena Unified School District Opengov #2026-Informal-0453
Pasadena seeks Variable Frequency Drive and Installation for Glenarm Power Plant (GE LM6000 System)
Posted
August 24, 2026
Respond By
September 07, 2026
Identifier
2026-Informal-0453
NAICS
238210
The City of Pasadena Water & Power Department, Power Supply division, is seeking bids for the purchase and installation of a variable frequency drive (VFD) at the Glenarm Power Plant. - Government Buyer: - City of Pasadena, Water & Power Department, Power Supply division - Glenarm Power Plant, 85 East State Street, Pasadena, CA - OEMs and Vendors: - General Electric (GE) is referenced as the OEM for the LM6000 PG combined cycle gas turbine system - Products/Services Requested: - Variable frequency drive (VFD) for the Selective Catalyst Reduction Tempering Air Fan - No specific part number or quantity beyond one unit is provided - Installation services for the VFD at the Glenarm Power Plant - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Replacement of an existing VFD that has reached end of life - Installation must comply with detailed technical specifications - Compliance with federal certifications and forms (Worker’s Compensation, Federal Lobbyist, Non-Segregated Facilities, Past Performance, Equal Employment Opportunity, subcontractor list) - Installation at a facility with five natural gas-fired combustion turbine units, including GE LM6000 turbines - No specific part numbers or additional quantities are listed in the notice.
Description
The City of Pasadena, Water & Power Department is soliciting bids from qualified vendors to provide and install a variable frequency drive at the City’s Power Plant located at 85 East State Street in Pasadena, California. This procurement aims to replace the existing variable frequency drive that has reached the end of its useful life. The Glenarm Power Plant consists of five natural gas-fired combustion turbine units used primarily for power generation during peak periods. The solicitation includes installation services at the specified location.