Chemical Water Treatment Services for Glenarm Power Plant

The City of Pasadena Water & Power Department is seeking qualified chemical consultants to provide comprehensive water treatment services for the Glenarm Power Plant, a facility with five natural gas-fueled combustion turbines producing approximately 197 megawatts of electricity. The contract involves managing and optimizing chemical treatment processes for multiple systems, including circulating cooling water, closed loop cooling water, once-through steam generator feedwater, chilled water systems, and gas turbine evaporator cooler makeup. Key objectives include scale prevention, corrosion inhibition, biocide treatment, and microbiological control, with contractors required to demonstrate at least five years of experience in similar power plant installations. Proposers must submit detailed technical approaches addressing chemical feed programs, monitoring schedules, training plans, emergency procedures, and water conservation strategies. The solicitation requires separate technical and price proposals, with technical proposals limited to 50 pages. Critical dates include a question deadline of December 29, 2025 at 4:00 PM, and proposal submissions due January 15, 2026 at 2:00 PM through the City's eProcurement Portal. The evaluation criteria include qualifications and experience (50 points), cost proposal (30 points), references (10 points), with additional five-point preferences for local Pasadena businesses and California-certified small or micro-businesses.

The contract includes potential set-aside preferences for local Pasadena businesses and California-certified small or micro-businesses, providing a competitive advantage for these entities. Proposers must comply with various local requirements, including the Living Wage Ordinance for contracts exceeding $25,000 and comprehensive insurance coverage specifications. The initial contract term is three years with two optional one-year renewal periods, subject to City Manager approval. Contract approval depends on total value, with City Manager approval required for contracts exceeding $75,000 and City Council approval for contracts exceeding $250,000. Contractors must maintain bi-weekly on-site visits, provide 24-hour emergency response capability, conduct independent water testing, and submit written reports with recommendations. All chemicals must meet EPA, Safe Drinking Water Act, and OSHA requirements. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the comprehensive nature of the services and the multiple evaluation criteria suggest a significant contract value for the selected chemical water treatment consultant.