Renovation of a power facility in Petersburg, Alaska. Completed plans call for the renovation of a power facility.

The Petersburg Borough is seeking bids to complete the Blind Slough Hydroelectric Project Construction Contract. This contract is generally comprised of: Demolition and construction activities to accomplish the complete replacement and refurbishment of 1950's era equipment with owner-supplied generating equipment and switchgear Replacement and realignment of a portion of the lower penstock Piping modifications for the Crystal Lake Hatchery emergency water supply Other changes and modifications detailed in the plans and specifications The bids will be opened publicly in the PMPL conference room immediately following this deadline. Questions regarding the project should be directed to Don Jarrett P.E. at jarrett@mcmjac.com or Karl Hagerman at khagerman@petersburgak.gov. The Petersburg Borough is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 9:00 am (Alaska Local Time) Meet at PMP&L office Introductions Overview and history of project Review Plans and scope of work Review sequence of construction requirements related to Crystal Lake Fish Hatchery and dam safety Answer preliminary questions related to scope work and sequence of construction requirements Safety talk 11:00 am Travel to Blind Slough Project Walk down powerhouse Walk down lower end of penstock Fly to dam (Either day as weather allows) 4:00 pm travel back to Petersburg Tuesday October 25 th 9:00 am meet at PMP&L office and travel to project 9:30 am Fly to dam (weather allowing) Noon travel back to Petersburg 1:00 pm meet at PMP&L office and review / answer any final questions 2:00 pm AdjournTuesday October 25 th 9:00 am meet at PMP&L office and travel to project 9:30 am Fly to dam (weather allowing) Noon travel back to Petersburg 1:00 pm meet at PMP&L office and review / answer any final questions 2:00 pm Adjourn All areas disturbed during construction will be regraded and vegetated following construction. Storm drainage will generally either infiltrate into native marshy soils or be routed to current low-lying areas for further infiltration and enhancement of existing wetlands. The vegetated areas will stabilize the underlying soils, preventing erosion and migration of soil particles into Crystal Creek.