Path Two Cable Replacement: 1250 KCMIL Compact CU, 35kV Flat Strap Triplex Cable

Description

The City of Pasadena Water and Pasadena Water and Power (PWP) is soliciting competitive bids for the supply and delivery of 1250 KCMIL Compact Copper, 35kV, 100% Insulation EPR, 1/6 Flat Strap, Triplex Underground Power Cable. This procurement is part of the Path Two Replacement Project, a critical infrastructure upgrade aimed at improving system reliability and ensuring long-term performance of PWP’s underground power network. The Path Two Replacement Project replaces aging underground power cables to reduce outages, improve safety, and enhance system resilience. The specified 1250 KCMIL Compact CU, 35kV Flat Strap Triplex Cable will be installed in underground conduit systems and must meet all industry standards and PWP specifications for quality, performance, and durability.Key Procurement ConsiderationsTimely Delivery – Adherence to strict delivery timelines is required to prevent project delays.Vendors must provide firm lead times and commit to scheduled deliveries.Manufacturing Quality – All cables must comply with AEIC, ICEA, ASTM, and related industry standards.Vendors must maintain a robust quality assurance program to ensure compliance and product consistency.Testing & Compliance – Cables must pass rigorous insulation resistance, high-voltage AC withstand, partial discharge, and water penetration resistance tests.Certified test reports are required for each shipment.PWP reserves the right to inspect manufacturing processes and witness tests.Triplex Stability & Quality Assurance – Recent quality issues with triplex cables unraveling have made them difficult to install and nearly unusable.To prevent this, vendors must demonstrate proven triplexing methods that ensure proper lay retention and binding strength throughout handling, transport, and installation.Failure to meet these requirements may re