Northern Wasco County People’s Utility District and utility contractors today are inspecting electric system infrastructure impacted by recent wildfires in the Dufur and Tygh Valley areas. The inspections are part of a mandatory pre-bid process for contractors prior to submitting final bids to perform work for the district. The PUD says contractors performing work on the system will be clearly identified with placards displaying “PUD CONTRACTOR”, as well as individual forms of identification. Northern Wasco PUD has a substantial capital investment and renewal program which includes making repairs after disasters such as wildfires. Contract resources are sometimes utilized to complete that type of work.