Emergency_FEMA_TC.pdf

This is an Emergency FEMA Technical Assistance document related to the City of Pasadena Water and Power Department's wood pole inspection, treatment, repair, and UAV inspection services contract opportunity. The City of Pasadena is seeking qualified firms to provide comprehensive wood pole maintenance services for its electric distribution system, which encompasses approximately 11,000 wood poles, including municipally owned and jointly owned infrastructure. The scope of work includes visual inspections, intrusive inspections, groundline inspections, preservative and fumigant treatments, minor corrective repairs, pole reinforcement recommendations, installation of repair materials and associated components such as visibility strips and guy guards, detailed condition reporting, and unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) drone inspection services. Services must comply with California Public Utilities Commission General Order 95 and General Order 165 standards. The selected contractor will be responsible for delivering detailed inspection records, photographs, condition ratings, repair recommendations, and electronic data in formats acceptable to PWP, with particular attention to constrained access locations in rear property areas.

The contract supports PWP's ongoing maintenance and compliance program for safe, reliable operation of the electric distribution system. This emergency FEMA technical assistance document indicates federal involvement in the project, suggesting potential FEMA funding or disaster-related circumstances warranting federal support. The selected firm must demonstrate significant experience in wood pole inspection and treatment methodologies, capability to conduct aerial inspections using advanced technology, and proficiency in managing large-scale utility infrastructure assessments and reporting requirements.