General Engineering Services

The City of Pasadena Water & Power Department seeks qualified engineering firms to provide general engineering services on an as-needed basis to supplement existing resources in the Water Division for various water utility capital improvement and maintenance projects. Services must include critique, value engineering, and performance analytics for water systems and programs.

The Water & Power Department operates a municipally-owned utility serving over 35,000 connections across Pasadena and surrounding areas including Altadena, East Pasadena, and Los Angeles County. The water system includes approximately 500 miles of pipeline (ranging from 2 to 42 inches in diameter), 23 pressure zones, 22 storage reservoirs totaling 110 million gallons capacity, 19 booster pump stations, 27 inter-agency connections, and 12 groundwater wells. The division's Capital Improvement Program is guided by a Water Supply and Resources Plan addressing system deficiencies and facility requirements through 2045.

Key focus areas include: distribution system improvements (approximately 70% of the 500-mile pipeline system is unlined cast iron requiring repair or replacement), seismic rehabilitation of 19 storage facilities, water supply optimization from local groundwater and imported water sources (60% from Metropolitan Water District), water quality management, SCADA system integration, facilities revitalization, and community engagement initiatives. Specific supply projects under development include spreading capacity increases through pump-back operations and non-potable water system conversion for irrigation and recharge purposes.

Key dates include Q&A deadline of February 15, 2024, and proposal submission deadline of February 28, 2024 at 8:00 PM. Firms must demonstrate capability in feasibility studies, technical analysis, cost-effectiveness evaluation, and integration with existing utility systems and regulatory requirements.