Pasadena Water and Power
AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER
INTO A CONTRACT WITH ANIXTER FOR
PURCHASE OF CABLES NECESSARY FOR
REPLACEMENT OF THE POWER
SUBTRANSMISSION LINES BETWEEN SANTA
ANITA AND GLENARM RECEIVING STATIONS
July 14, 2025
Item 19
Pasadena Water and Power
Background
• PWP imports most of its electricity through a 220kV
transmission interconnection with California
Independent System Operator, via Southern California
Edison at TMG Receiving Station
• Power delivered to TMG is then transferred within the service territory utilizing a 34.5kV subtransmission system 2 Pasadena Water and Power
Subtransmission System
Network of cables that move power from the east
side of Pasadena to the west. Approximately 54% of
the total system load passes through this path
CAISO/SCE
GLENARM
POWER PLANT
PATH 3
Pasadena Water and Power
4 Subtransmission System – Aerial View
CAISO/SCE
GLENARM
POWER PLANT
Pasadena Water and Power
Background
• Power Delivery Master Plan has identified the need to replace and upgrade the 34.5kV subtransmission lines
> PDMP was approved by the City Council in June 2022
• Path 2 subtransmission lines connecting Santa Anita
and Glenarm Receiving Stations are a critical
component of this system and are in need of
replacement
• PWP plans to start replacing Path 2 subtransmission line cables in October 2026 and complete the project
before summer 2027
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Background
• Other supporting subtransmission lines, referred to as “Path 3”, also needed to be upgraded
> Several Path 3 subtransmission lines were replaced over past four years
> Remaining replacements expected to be completed prior to starting the Path 2 replacement project
• PWP has also undertaken major repairs and
reinforcements of the underground vaults that
house the Path 2 cables. This work will also be
completed ahead of the new cable installation
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Sample Underground Vault Condition
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Sample of a Reinforced Underground Vault
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Background
• To complete the Path 2 cable replacement project,
PWP must de-energize the associated subtransmission
lines to safely remove and replace the aging cables
> Work estimated to take approximately six months
> Power import capacity at TMG will be reduced, requiring increased reliance on internal generation resources
• Availability and reliability of internal generation will be vital throughout the duration of the project
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Background
• Recommended contract award to procure necessary
replacement cables is the first step in implementing this critical infrastructure project
• Another specification is currently being prepared to
support the procurement of a construction contractor
for the cable replacement project
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Competitive Bidding Process
• On March 25, 2025, a Notice Inviting Bids was published on OpenGov
• A total of 27 vendors downloaded the Specifications,
one from a local firm
• Two bids were received by the bid due date, no bids
received from a local firm
• Bid Results:
11 Bidder Name Office Location Bid Amount
Anixter, Inc. Santa Fe Springs, CA $37,228,772
CME Wire and Cable,
Inc. Suwanee, GA $41,024,518
Pasadena Water and Power
Recommendation
• Award contract to lowest and best bid dated April 17, 2025, submitted by Anixter, Inc. in response to the
project plans and specifications for Path Two Cable
Replacement: 1250 KCMIL Compact CU, 35kV Flat
Strap Triplex Cable, authorize the City Manager to
enter into a contract for up to two years for a grand
total amount not-to-exceed $40,952,000, which
includes:
> Base contract amount of $37,229,000 for two years
> Contingency of $3,723,000 to provide for any necessary change orders
Cost fluctuation due to market condition and federal
tariffs
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Fiscal Impact
• The total cost of this contract including contingency is $40,952,000
• Funding for this action will be addressed by the
utilization of existing and future appropriations in various CIP’s including the Subtransmission Path 2 Upgrade
(03282) CIP budget, and Power Operating Fund (401)
• It is anticipated that $40,952,000 of the costs will be expended in FY 2027
• Future costs will be budgeted as part of the
department’s capital budgets
• There is no impact to the General Fund
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