Opportunity
Pasadena City College Planet bids #Bid 26016R
Pasadena City College turnkey electric submeter and network integration project
Posted
October 15, 2026
Respond By
November 04, 2026
Identifier
Bid 26016R
NAICS
238210, 541512
Pasadena City College is seeking a turnkey submetering and network-infrastructure installation for its main campus in Pasadena, California. - Buyer: Pasadena City College, Purchasing and Contract Services. - Project: Design-build installation, replacement, and integration of electric submeters, plus network equipment for a new IDF in the OS Switchgear Room. - Meters: Install 9 new and replace 13 existing submeters (22 total). The specification references Schneider Electric PowerLogic PM5560, part number METSEPM5560. Connect one existing meter to the college’s Building Automation System (BAS). - Named OEMs and technology providers: Schneider Electric (PowerLogic meters, APC UPS equipment, and EcoStruxure subscription), Cisco (switching equipment, software, licenses, and support), and Distech Controls (BAS). Niagara is identified as the BAS network framework. - Network equipment: One Cisco Catalyst C9350 switch and associated components, licenses and support; rack, patch-panel and fiber-management equipment; and one APC Smart-UPS with battery pack and a one-year EcoStruxure IT Expert subscription. The attachment specifies exact part numbers and quantities; substitutions require written approval from PCC IT. - Turnkey scope: Furnish and install meters, current transducers, enclosures, conduit, wiring, network equipment and meter-to-network cabling; coordinate network access with college IT; configure BAS points, graphics, scaling and alarms; integrate, commission and test the system; and provide closeout documentation. - Notable requirements: Include initial Distech or Niagara licensing in the bid; the college covers ongoing licensing costs. Provide separate pricing for work during and outside normal business hours.
Description
Pasadena City College is seeking qualified contractors for a design-build electric submeter installation project at its main campus. The work includes installing 9 new submeters and replacing 13 existing submeters, integrating the meters into the campus Building Automation System, and providing related network infrastructure work. The contractor is also responsible for procurement, installation, commissioning, testing, and closeout documentation. A mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for October 26, 2026.