Opportunity

Pasadena Opengov #2026-Informal-0453

Pasadena Water & Power seeks ABB Variable Frequency Drive for Glenarm Power Plant

Posted

August 24, 2026

Respond By

September 07, 2026

Identifier

2026-Informal-0453

NAICS

238210

The City of Pasadena's Water & Power Department, Power Supply division, is seeking bids for the purchase and installation of a Variable Frequency Drive (VFD) for the Glenarm Power Plant's Selective Catalyst Reduction Tempering Air Fan. - Government Buyer: - City of Pasadena, Water & Power Department, Power Supply division - OEMs and Vendors: - ABB (specified OEM for new VFD) - Teco (OEM of existing VFD being replaced) - Products/Services Requested: - ABB ACS580, 460V, 300HP, Heavy Duty, NEMA 1 drive with remote-mount keypad kit (1 unit) - Supplemental components including fuses and wiring - Removal and proper disposal of existing Teco Sinus Penta 350 HP, 460V, 375A VFD - Labor for removal, installation, testing, and commissioning of new ABB VFD - Vehicle surcharge for project-related transportation - Unique/Notable Requirements: - VFD is a critical component for the selective catalytic reduction system of a General Electric Model LM6000 PG combined cycle gas turbine - All work must comply with federal, state, and local regulations, including Davis-Bacon Act and Section 3 requirements - Delivery and installation required within 30 days of contract award - Responses must be submitted electronically via the City’s eProcurement portal

Description

This solicitation is for the purchase and installation of a Variable Frequency Drive (VFD) for the City of Pasadena's Power Plant. The project involves replacing an existing Teco Sinus Penta 350 HP VFD with a new ABB ACS580, 460V, 300HP, Heavy Duty, NEMA 1 drive with a remote-mount keypad kit. The scope includes removal and disposal of the old VFD, installation, testing, commissioning, and provision of supplemental components such as fuses and wiring. All work must comply with applicable federal, state, and local laws, and delivery is to be made within 30 days of contract award.

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