Description
The Northern Wasco County People’s Utility District (NWCPUD) is seeking a qualified consultant to provide comprehensive juvenile‑fish monitoring and reporting for the North Fishway Hydroelectric Project at The Dalles Dam. The contractor will conduct weekly 24‑hour sampling from April through July, handle and anesthetize fish, collect species‑specific data, and produce weekly and annual regulatory reports. All labor, equipment, permits, and incidentals must be covered by the contractor; the District will supply some basic tools and supplies. The contract is a three‑year not‑to‑exceed agreement with a potential one‑year renewal and annual rate adjustments limited to 3 % or CPI‑U.
• Conduct weekly 24‑hour fish‑sampling (minimum one staff member on‑site) and immediate debris‑removal response (≈30 min).
• Perform species identification, length/condition measurements, descaling/injury assessment, and 30‑minute recovery before release.
• Deliver weekly summary reports within one week of each sampling event and an annual compliance report to FERC/ESA agencies.
• Obtain and maintain the Washington State Scientific Collection Permit, submit the annual collection report, and bear the permit fee (reimbursable).