Opportunity
South Pasadena Unified School District Opengov #263470
Wood Pole Inspection, Treatment, Repair, and UAV Inspection Services for Pasadena Water and Power
Posted
September 01, 2026
Respond By
September 29, 2026
Identifier
263470
NAICS
238210, 237130
The City of Pasadena Water and Power Department is seeking qualified firms to provide comprehensive wood pole inspection, treatment, repair, and UAV inspection services for its electric distribution system. - Buyer: City of Pasadena Water and Power Department, Power Delivery Division - Scope includes: - Inspection of approximately 11,000 wood poles (visual, intrusive, groundline, below-ground, and UAV/drone-based) - Application of preservative and fumigant treatments - Minor corrective repairs and reinforcement recommendations - Installation of approved repair materials - Secure electronic reporting and data management (all data owned by the City) - UAV inspection services required for hard-to-access or hazardous locations - UAV operators must comply with FAA regulations - Compliance required with CPUC General Orders 95 and 165, OSHA, EPA, and FAA standards - No specific OEMs or vendors named; open to qualified providers - Contract duration: 4 years with two optional 1-year extensions - Unique requirements: - Robust data management and reporting - Ability to inspect poles in constrained access locations - All personnel must be properly certified for UAV operations
Description
The City of Pasadena Water and Power Department (PWP) is seeking proposals from qualified firms to provide wood pole inspection, repair, restoration, treatment, and reporting services for its electric distribution system. The scope includes visual, intrusive, groundline, below-ground, and UAV inspections of approximately 11,000 wood poles. Services also include treatment applications, minor repairs, data collection, and immediate reporting of hazardous conditions. The contract duration is estimated at 4 years with two optional 1-year extensions.