Wood Pole Inspection, Treatment, Repair, and UAV Inspection Services

The City of Pasadena Water and Power Department seeks proposals for wood pole inspection, repair, restoration, treatment, and reporting services. The selected firm will support PWP’s ongoing maintenance and compliance program for approximately 11,000 wood poles. Services include visual and intrusive inspections, groundline inspections, preservative treatments, and minor repairs. The scope also includes identifying structural damage, General Order 95 infractions, and providing detailed inspection records and recommendations. The contract will also incorporate drone or UAV inspection services to supplement field inspections and improve access to difficult locations. These services will assess pole attachments, crossarms, hardware, conductors, insulators, and other visible overhead facilities. The selected firm must furnish all supervision, labor, materials, equipment, and technology necessary to complete the work. This includes compliance with applicable laws, regulations, industry standards, and PWP requirements.