This contract awards K&N Electric Motors, Inc. the design, fabrication, delivery, installation, testing, commissioning, and training of a new trash‑rake system for Powerhouse 2 of Spokane’s Upriver Dam Hydroelectric Project. The work replaces an aging rail‑traveling rake with a hydraulically‑driven, weather‑protected unit capable of handling high‑volume river debris, and must meet stringent mechanical, electrical, and safety standards.
• Scope includes engineering, shop drawings, PE‑certified plans, on‑site installation, and a two‑year warranty with spare‑parts support.
• Technical requirements call for a travel length of ~81 ft, a vertical lift of ~33 ft, a debris‑lifting capacity of at least 2,000 lb, and operation on existing 480 V 3‑phase power in temperatures from –20 °F to 110 °F.
• The contract is a lump‑sum award valued at approximately $1.25 million, with a mandatory pre‑bid meeting, a clear installation window (July 15 – Sept 15 2025), and strict insurance, licensing, and performance‑bond obligations.