Crane Services for the Power Plant
The City of Pasadena Water and Power Department seeks bids for as-needed crane services to hoist turbines and heavy equipment at Glenarm Power Plant. The multi-year contract requires certified crane operators and rigging personnel. Proposals due October 8, 2026.
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The City of Pasadena Water and Power Department (PWP) is seeking bids from qualified contractors to provide as-needed crane services for hoisting turbines and heavy equipment at the Glenarm Power Plant located in Pasadena, California. The Glenarm Power Plant comprises five natural gas-fired combustion turbine units. GT-1 and GT-2 are 1970s-era Curtiss-Wright simple cycle gas turbines each rated at 26 MW. GT-3 and GT-4 are GE LM6000 simple cycle gas turbines with a capacity of 47 MW each. GT-5 is a combined cycle unit featuring a GE LM6000 gas turbine and a Shin Nippon steam turbine with a total combined capacity of 71 MW. These units are primarily utilized for peak power generation.
The selected contractor will be responsible for supplying all necessary equipment, certified crane operators, and rigging personnel to perform lifting operations safely. All work must comply with industry best practices, applicable safety regulations, and any federal requirements associated with potential FEMA funding. The resulting contract will be for a multi-year term, with services performed on an as-needed basis. Bidders must demonstrate proven experience in crane operations and provide evidence of appropriate licensing, certifications, and insurance coverage as specified in the solicitation documents.
Key dates for this solicitation include the Q&A deadline on October 1, 2026 at 10:00 PM PDT and the proposal submission deadline on October 8, 2026 at 10:00 PM PDT. The solicitation was released on September 22, 2026. The solicitation number is 2026-Informal-0424. Interested parties must review and complete all required attachments, including the DoIT Technical Questionnaire, Relevant Experience Form, required forms, and federal provisions.
Proposals must be submitted electronically via the City of Pasadena's procurement portal. The evaluation criteria, as outlined in the solicitation, consider technical qualifications, relevant experience, safety record, and pricing. The City reserves the right to select the contractor that best serves its interests. This solicitation follows the Informal Selection process per PMC 4.08.050.
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