Path Two Cable Replacement: 1250 KCMIL Compact CU, 35kV Flat Strap Triplex Cable

The City of Pasadena Water and Power (PWP) is soliciting competitive bids for the supply and delivery of 1250 KCMIL Compact Copper, 35kV, 100% Insulation EPR, 1/6 Flat Strap, Triplex Underground Power Cable. This procurement is part of the Path Two Replacement Project, a critical infrastructure upgrade aimed at improving system reliability and ensuring long-term performance of PWP's underground power network. The project replaces aging underground power cables to reduce outages, improve safety, and enhance system resilience. The specified cable will be installed in underground conduit systems and must meet all industry standards and PWP specifications for quality, performance, and durability.

Vendors must adhere to strict delivery timelines to prevent project delays and provide firm lead times with scheduled delivery commitments. All cables must comply with AEIC, ICEA, ASTM, and related industry standards and maintain a robust quality assurance program. Cables must pass rigorous testing including insulation resistance, high-voltage AC withstand, partial discharge, and water penetration resistance tests, with certified test reports required for each shipment. PWP reserves the right to inspect manufacturing processes and witness tests.

Vendors must demonstrate proven triplexing methods that ensure proper lay retention and binding strength throughout handling, transport, and installation, as recent quality issues with triplex cables unraveling have made them difficult to install. Failure to meet these requirements may result in bid disqualification. The 1250 KCMIL Compact CU, 35kV Flat Strap Triplex Cable must be delivered on steel reels, clearly labeled, and protected against moisture. Vendors must maintain transparent communication throughout the procurement and manufacturing process, with regular progress updates and potential participation in vendor meetings required.

Key dates include a Q&A deadline of April 9, 2025 at 9:00 PM and a proposal deadline of April 17, 2025 at 9:00 PM. Pasadena Water and Power is a not-for-profit public utility serving more than 65,000 electricity customers within Pasadena and approximately 38,000 water customers in Pasadena and adjacent communities in the San Gabriel Valley.