Solar and Energy Storage Feasibility Across Municipal Facilities

The City of Pasadena Water & Power Department is seeking information from qualified firms to support initial feasibility assessments for Photovoltaic Solar (PV) or Solar and Energy Storage (Hybrid) systems across twenty-one (21) selected city-owned municipal facilities. This Request for Information (RFI) is intended to gather comprehensive information regarding consultant capabilities, technical approaches, estimated costs, implementation strategies, and available technologies to inform future procurement decisions and capital planning.

The scope of work includes establishing technical and financial feasibility for solar and hybrid system installations, identifying optimal sizing and space allocations, developing conceptual system designs and implementation strategies, and providing capital cost estimates to prioritize facilities for phased implementation. Respondents may submit information for one, multiple, or all identified sites based on their relevant experience, capabilities, and proposed solutions. Responses addressing individual sites or subsets of sites will be considered responsive for informational purposes.

Key dates include a Q&A deadline of May 27, 2026 at 7:00 PM (Pacific Time) and a proposal submission deadline of June 8, 2026 at 7:00 PM (Pacific Time). The RFI was released on May 11, 2026. Participation in this RFI is voluntary and does not constitute a prerequisite for participation in any future Request for Proposals (RFP) or other competitive procurement processes. Information gathered through this RFI will be used to draft a future RFP for solar or hybrid system design and installation.

The City's objectives include accelerating expansion of locally sited renewable and energy storage resources at municipal facilities, reducing long-term utility costs, supporting capital planning, maximizing use of public assets, improving energy resilience, and equitably distributing the benefits of carbon-free energy across the Pasadena community.