South Pasadena Unified School District Opengov #2026-RFP-0272

Wood Pole Inspection, Treatment, Repair, and UAV Inspection Services for Pasadena Water and Power

The City of Pasadena Water and Power Department (PWP) seeks qualified firms to provide comprehensive wood pole inspection, treatment, repair, and UAV inspection services for its electric distribution system. - Government Buyer: - City of Pasadena Water and Power Department, Power Delivery Division - Scope of Work: - Inspection, repair, restoration, treatment, and reporting for approximately 11,000 wood poles (city-owned and jointly owned) - Visual, intrusive, groundline, and below-ground inspections - Identification of structural damage, decay, and regulatory infractions - Application of preservative and fumigant treatments - Installation of visibility strips, guy guards, ground molding, pole tags, and steel truss reinforcement - Minor corrective repairs - Detailed electronic reporting with photographs and condition ratings - UAV (drone) inspection services by FAA-compliant personnel for hard-to-access locations - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Compliance with California Public Utilities Commission General Orders 95 and 165 - Modern inspection tools and robust data management - All data deliverables must meet PWP's format, security, and ownership requirements - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation.

Description

The City of Pasadena Water and Power Department is seeking proposals from qualified firms to provide wood pole inspection, repair, restoration, treatment, and reporting services for its electric distribution system. The services include visual, intrusive, groundline, below-ground, and UAV inspections of approximately 11,000 wood poles. The contract supports maintenance, compliance, safety, and reliability of the electric system. The contract duration is 4 years with 2 optional 1-year extensions, and proposals must be sealed and submitted by October 13, 2026.

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