Active SLED Opportunity · CALIFORNIA · PASADENA
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The City of Pasadena requests proposals for engineering services for the Fair Oaks Substation Project to upgrade power distribution from 4-kV to 17-kV. Services include design, bid assistance, and construction engineering. The project targets June 2029 for Phase One completion. Proposals are due August 27, 2026.
The City of Pasadena is seeking proposals from qualified firms to provide engineering services for the Fair Oaks Substation Project. The project is needed to address equipment obsolescence as well as support the PWP 4-kV to 17-kV conversion program by providing 17-kV distribution capacity to replace the existing Fair Oaks 4-kV Units by converting their loads to 17-kV. This project will be completed in two phases as further described in the Scope of Work. The engineering firm is expected to perform the general tasks as described in the Scope of Work.
The desired in-service date for Phase One of the project is June 2029. The engineering services requested for the project include final design, bid assistance, design build bridging documents, and engineering services during construction.
Points will be assigned based on Ease of Use; Mobile Capability/Support; Data Queries and Reporting; Support and Maintenance; Integration with existing systems; Training and Documentation; Software and Workflow Requirements.
Points will be assigned based on how effectively and efficiently the product can fulfill the requirements in the SCOPE OF WORK. The demonstration will be scored based on it's ability to successfully demo a Script of agreed upon items including but not limited to: System overview; Menus; Features; System navigation; Customization capabilities; Reports; Security features; and Support.
This shall include the tasks to be performed as identified in the Scope of Work and the comprehensiveness and rationale of the project work plan. The Consultant’s proposed scope of work and approach will be considered to be an indicator of their understanding of the work required to achieve the project objectives and will have substantial weighting in the evaluation of proposals.
This criterion will be used to review the availability and capability of the project team as provided in the "Statement of Qualifications" in the proposal.
Roles and Organization of Proposed Team and Key Individuals:
Points will be assigned for the proposed schedule to complete the project. .
Proposals will be scored on the following:
Points will be awarded based on the following factors:
1. The Proposer has clearly identified a reasonable financing structure for the overall Project Site that allows the City to ground lease the City Property to the Proposer.
2. The reasonableness of the proposed Project Budget and assumptions of construction costs.
Points will be awarded based on the following:
Points will be awarded for projects that maximize the site potential and capitalize on the site constraints. This includes neighborhood continuity:
Points will be awarded if the project’s timeline is reasonable and project can move from predevelopment to construction quickly. Points will be awarded as follows for schedules deemed reasonable:
Points will be assigned for relevant experience and technical expertise with projects of this size and scope based on Consultant's previous experience with United States electric utilities as delineated in the RELEVANT EXPERIENCE FORM, with a preference for municipal electric utilities of similar size. Points will be assigned based on references that named professionals are responsive to requests for analyses and information, have met or exceeded all performance expectations, and would be contracted with again, as well as nature and quality of completed work.
Consultant shall provide a minimum of three (3) reference projects which includes the following information:
Points will be assigned based on a “Ratio Method.” The proposer’s cost must include the delivery of the proposed solutions, as well as any recurring costs (if any) as delineated in the Scope of Work and the PRICE PROPOSAL.
With this method, the proposal with the lowest cost receives the maximum points allowed. All other proposals receive a percentage of the points available based on their cost relationship to the lowest price. This is determined by applying the following formula:
Lowest Price / Evaluated Price X maximum points available = Awarded Points
Example: The cost for the lowest proposal is $100,000. The next lowest proposal has a cost of $125,000. The total points available for cost = 15 points.
( $100,000 / $125,000 ) X 15 = 12 points
Task 4-Owner’s Engineer Services will not be included in the evaluated total.
To be awarded a 5 point preference for this category, the proposer must have an official business address within the City of Pasadena at the time that this RFP is posted on the City’s Website.
To be awarded a 5 point preference for this category, the proposer must be certified by the State of California as a small or micro-business. Refer to the State of California Department of General Services Division for further information. https://caleprocure.ca.gov/pages/sbdvbe-index.aspx
By submitting this bid the proposer hereby certifies under penalty of perjury of the laws of the State of California that all representations made in the documents that comprise the proposal for Fair Oaks Substation Professional Design Services due on Thursday, August 27, 2026 are true and correct to the best of my knowledge at the time of the proposal’s submission.
By confirming, the vendor is acknowledges the following:
The entire proposal must be formatted on standard-size 8½”x11” pages; 12 point font only. The "Technical Proposal," "Additional Data," and "Statement of Qualifications" can be no more than 50 grand total pages.
Subsequent to the closing of this solicitation, the selected vendor will be required to provide the following documents within 10 calendar days of being notified, otherwise the submitted proposal may be deemed non-responsive.
All Insurance Required by this Solicitation (If Required) #Insurance Requirements
Proposers must provide a response for all requirements detailed in the Scope of Work and in the General Development Requirements.
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“Cover Letter” shall be a maximum one-page letter including the name and address of the organization submitting the proposal; whether the proposing firm is an individual, partnership, corporation or joint venture; and the name, mailing/e-mail addresses, and telephone/fax numbers the contact person who will be authorized to make representations for the organization.
“TECHNICAL PROPOSAL” should demonstrate the PROPOSER’S full understanding of the SCOPE OF WORK and the effort needed to complete the Project on time and within the budget through the submittal of a proposed work plan including project deliverables (identify specifically and thoroughly for each portion of and phase). No pricing shall be included in this section.
The TECHNICAL PROPOSAL shall include a proposed work schedule to indicate duration and completion dates, including the dates of Deliverables/Milestones and estimates of the amount of time to be spent with City Staff during each phase of the project.
The entire proposal must be formatted on standard-size 8½”x11” pages; 12 point font only. The "Technical Proposal," "Additional Data," and "Statement of Qualifications" can be no more than a grand total of 50 combined.
PRICE PROPOSAL shall be submitted in this upload apart from the proposal.
Reference PRICE PROPOSAL.
Specifies, at a minimum, the level of effort and hourly rate for Proposer’s key personnel/project position and total expenses for each task. Clearly identify the total cost for each task and the total cost for all tasks combined, including any task marked as optional in the Scope of Work. Include a detailed breakdown of fees for each sub-consultant.
Each Proposer must submit a PRICE Proposal containing all costs associated with the technical proposal. Using the attached Price Proposal in this RFP, provide Proposer’s lump-sum price for performing all services and work called for in the SCOPE OF WORK. The Proposer’s lump-sum price shall include, without limitation:
The Statement of Qualifications should highlight your company’s most applicable products, services, and experience.
Identify the Principal Engineer/Senior Project Manager that will be the primary contact for communication with PWP and the individuals that will be assigned to the project by title, role and office location.
“Additional Data” shall include any other data the PROPOSER deems essential to the evaluation of the proposal, i.e., letter of reference, other related projects, etc., or other required documents.
The entire proposal must be formatted on standard-size 8½”x11” pages; 12 point font only. The "Technical Proposal," "Additional Data," and "Statement of Qualifications" can be no more than a grand total of 50 combined.
If this preference is applied to the solicitation, and your company is seeking this preference, you must provide a copy of the certification from DGS.
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Solely for the purpose of verification. Please enter your Public Works Contractor Registration Number. This will be verified against the state database for the Department of Industrial Relations Registration.
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Disclosure of Contracts with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS)
Disclosures:
Respondents are invited to disclose any current contracts, subcontracts, or agreements with DHS, including any related data-sharing arrangements. If provided, respondents may include:
If no such relationships exist, respondents may indicate “No.”
Questions related to the disclosure shall be asked and answered through the solicitation Question and Answer process. The completed disclosure form will be reviewed by and shared with the City Manager’s office. Please upload this form as part of the submittal checklist and email a copy to CMOContractsAssessement@cityofpasadena.net.
Disclosures:
Respondents are invited to disclose any current contracts, subcontracts, or agreements with DHS, including any related data-sharing arrangements. If provided, respondents may include:
If no such relationships exist, respondents may indicate “No.”
Questions related to the disclosure shall be asked and answered through the solicitation Question and Answer process. The completed disclosure form will be reviewed by and shared with the City Manager’s office. Please upload this form as part of the submittal checklist and email a copy to CMOContractsAssessement@cityofpasadena.net.
If your proposal does not include all of the below items, it may be deemed non-responsive.
Evidence of certification by State of California as a small or micro-business, if claiming such preference – https://caleprocure.ca.gov/pages/PublicSearch/supplier-search.aspx
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ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENT
For RFP/RFQ where the selected vendor/contract will require City Council approval (check with City project manager for clarification), the following requirement applies:
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Complete and submit the attached Relevant Experience Form as per the guidelines in the Evaluation Criteria.
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This form is only required for the purchases of technology. If selected, proposers will be required to complete the Pasadena Department of Information Technology Technical Questionnaire. The questionnaire is included in the #Attachments. When completing the questionnaire, please note:
In order to comply with the section named “Data Security for Printers/Copiers/Scanners,” My company will:
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In addition to the items listed above, the following list is provided for the convenience of both you and the City and to help eliminate errors and omissions which may render your bid unacceptable. The following forms are required to be submitted with your bid: https://www.cityofpasadena.net/finance/wp-content/uploads/sites/27/HUD-Federal-Forms-under-200k.pdf?v=1674593673378
HUD Federal Forms (under $200k)
In addition to the items listed above, the following list is provided for the convenience of both you and the City and to help eliminate errors and omissions which may render your bid unacceptable. The following forms are required to be submitted with your bid: https://www.cityofpasadena.net/finance/wp-content/uploads/sites/27/HUD-Federal-Forms-over-200k.pdf?v=1674593673378
HUD Federal Forms (Over $200k)
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If any of the following items apply, please contact HR (Jaime Arellano, jarellano@cityofpasadena.net; (626) 744-7301) for approval before you proceed. DO NOT SUBMIT BEYOND THIS POINT UNTIL YOU HAVE OBTAINED APPROVAL FROM HUMAN RESOURCES.
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Please enter the specific License or Certification required to be eligible to compete on this solicitation. For example, "CPA - Certified Public Accountant."
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Choose your evaluation factors. Below are example factors you can consider for your Evaluation Criteria. It is important that your actual evaluation of proposals is consistent with the factors and criteria you include in the RFP document. You will be able to add or edit any custom criteria along with the point values (using a 100-point-scale) while you are editing the Evaluation Section of this project.
General definitions and parameters of each approach.
Used for development projects typically by Housing or Economic Development.
SLED stands for State, Local, and Education. These are solicitations issued by state governments, counties, cities, school districts, utilities, and higher education institutions — as opposed to federal agencies.
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