The contract is for the operating and maintenance of the Schuylkill River Fish Passage. The scope of work includes annual maintenance, such as opening and closing the fish passage, weekly trash rack and intake grate cleanings, and flow rate adjustments. Additional maintenance, such as post-flood cleanup and shad monitoring, may also be required. The contract was solicited by the County of Montgomery (PA), but no award was made. Key aspects of the contract include:
• Annual maintenance of the fish passage
• Additional maintenance, such as post-flood cleanup and shad monitoring
• Flow rate adjustments and equipment calibrations
• Oversight of installation and removal of stop logs
• Labor rates for regular and overtime work