#21950-128 - Wisconsin Dept. of Natural Resources - Multi Location - CLOSED
Municipal
Starts :  Aug 18, 2021 10:10 AM CST
Ends: Sep 02, 2021 10:30 AM CST

3 Items
Item # Description
Lot - 46463 Fire Detection Tower to be Removed - Matson Tower

Fire Detection Tower to be Removed - Matson Tower

  • ADDRESS: Fire Lane Road/Helf Road, Plover, WI
  • DESCRIPTION: Approximately 90 foot tall steel forest fire detection tower including steel cab, wooden floor, and steel roof. Base of tower is approx. 25 ft x 25 ft. on concrete footings. The cab is accessed via a ladder, and the first length of the ladder has been removed to prevent unauthorized access. Matson Tower was constructed in 1951. The tower is in good shape with extensive surface rust on the cab. Marathon County owns a small auxiliary building near the base of the tower. Removal of this building and the concrete slab beneath the building site are not the responsibility of the winning bidder. The communications equipment attached to the tower is no longer in use, and the winning bidder can keep this equipment if desired, or leave it behind for disposal by the Department. Presumed asbestos containing materials (ACMs) have been identified in the structure, requiring abatement prior to demo. Please see the asbestos report for details. -- Click here for Asbestos Report -- Items not included: Trees and brush or other forest products, including firewood, unless approved in writing by the landowner.
  • ACCESS: Matson Tower is located on a gravel driveway off of Fire Lane Road, just north of County Hwy N. The tower stands in an open field, and is surrounded by a steel fence to prevent unauthorized access. -- Click here for Topographical Map
  • FINAL SITE CONDITION: The fire tower and concrete footings must be successfully removed from the site within the allotted timeframe. Concrete footings for the tower will be removed 2 feet below ground level with resulting holes backfilled. The access road and tower site will be restored to pre-project conditions. Any road improvements are the responsibility of the contractor including but not limited to grading, filling, and brushing. Road conditions may limit the timeframe of access by equipment into the tower site. If conditions deteriorate to an unacceptable amount as determined by the Department and the landowner, the work will cease until such time road conditions improve. Tear down structure and moving and transporting of materials will be done by the successful bidder within 90 days of the winning bid date. Some cutting of trees and brush, as agreed to with Department and property owner permission, to facilitate removal of the fire tower, may be allowed. All debris and solid waste caused or generated by the removal of the structure shall be disposed of in a manner that is satisfactory to the Department and landowner. Exception: the communications equipment that is attached to the fire tower can be left behind for disposal by the Department, if desired.
  • REMOVAL DEADLINE: December 8, 2021 - Work beyond this timeframe may be approved in writing only if agreed to by both the Department and the landowner.
  • REQUIREMENTS: Independent contractor readily equipped with tools and equipment, including personal protective equipment, to safely remove steel structure fire tower and restore site. Contractor must meet terms and conditions as specified in awarded bid agreement. Liability Insurance: The winning bidder shall procure and shall maintain during the life of this contract the following insurance: Contractor’s Public Liability Insurance in the amount of not less than $250,000 for injuries, including accidental death, to any one person, and subject to the same limit for each person, in an amount not less than $500,000 on account of one accident; Contractor’s Property Damage Insurance in the amount of not less than $100,000 or a combined single limit of at least $500,000. Comprehensive Automobile Liability Insurance for limits of not less than: bodily injury $250,000/$500,000; property damage $100,000 or a combined single limit of at least $500,000. The insurance provided under this article shall provide the indicated coverage for the Contractor and his/her subcontractors. This policy shall also include additional named insured parties, specifically, 1) the State of Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources and its employees; and 2) Jon Humblet. The winning bidder shall furnish the DNR with a certificate of insurance listing the additional insureds prior to commencing work. $1000.00 performance bond, to be remitted to the DNR property manager prior to commencement of the project. The bond shall be released upon satisfactory inspection of the site by the Department after removal of the tower and footings, and restoration of the site to pre-project conditions. -- Click here for Insurance Conditions Document -- Click here for Bid Conditions Document
  • TERMS: The successful Bidder shall meet with the Department property manager prior to commencement of the fire tower project to ensure that the terms of the project are discussed and understood, to sign the bid conditions, and to provide the performance bond and proof of liability insurance, unless previously provided. Only the successful bidder can climb the fire tower, after providing proof of liability insurance and performance bond to the Department.
  • CONDITION: AS IS – TO BE REMOVED
  • CONTACT: John Hunt at 715-432-9470 or John.Hunt@wisconsin.gov - Call/Email with questions and to schedule inspections. - Appointments are required, no walk-ins.

    • Lot - 46464 Fire Detection Tower to be Removed - Mellen Tower

    Fire Detection Tower to be Removed - Mellen Tower

  • ADDRESS: Lake Drive, Mellen, WI 54546
  • DESCRIPTION: 100 foot tall steel forest fire detection tower, including cab with steel roof. Base of tower is approx. 25 ft x 25 ft. on concrete footings. Cab is accessed via foot ladder, encased in a cage. Tower frame is in good condition with no major structure issues observed. The tower cab is in poor condition with broken windows and bent window frames. The base, as last observed in 2013 needed repair to one at least one of the footings with some surface wear and cracking. No asbestos containing building material that will require removal prior to demolition was identified on the structure. -- Click here for Asbestos Report -- Items not included: Trees and brush or other forest products, including firewood, unless approved in writing by the landowner.
  • ACCESS: Mellen Tower is located approximately 1.5 miles southeast of Mellen in the SWSE of Section 9 T44N R2W. Access is off of Lake Drive. Access to the tower from Lake Drive is very poor, it is inaccessible by pickup truck, but it may be accessible by ATV. -- Click here for Topographical Map
  • FINAL SITE CONDITION: The fire tower and concrete footings must be successfully removed from the site within the allotted timeframe. Concrete footings for the tower will be removed 2 feet below ground level with resulting holes backfilled. The access road and tower site will be restored to pre-project conditions. Any road improvements are the responsibility of the contractor including but not limited to grading, filling, and brushing. Road conditions may limit the timeframe of access by equipment into the tower site. If conditions deteriorate to an unacceptable amount as determined by the Department and the landowner, the work will cease until such time road conditions improve. Tear down structure and moving and transporting of materials will be done by the successful bidder within 90 days of the winning bid date. Some cutting of trees and brush, as agreed to with Department and property owner permission, to facilitate removal of the fire tower, may be allowed. All debris and solid waste caused or generated by the removal of the structure shall be disposed of in a manner that is satisfactory to the Department and landowner.
  • REMOVAL DEADLINE: December 8, 2021 - Work beyond this timeframe may be approved in writing only if agreed to by both the Department and the landowner.
  • REQUIREMENTS: Independent contractor readily equipped with tools and equipment, including personal protective equipment, to safely remove steel structure fire tower and restore site. Contractor must meet terms and conditions as specified in awarded bid agreement. The winning bidder shall procure and shall maintain during the life of this contract the following insurance: Contractor’s Public Liability Insurance in the amount of not less than $250,000 for injuries, including accidental death, to any one person, and subject to the same limit for each person, in an amount not less than $500,000 on account of one accident; Contractor’s Property Damage Insurance in the amount of not less than $100,000 or a combined single limit of at least $500,000. Comprehensive Automobile Liability Insurance for limits of not less than: bodily injury $250,000/$500,000; property damage $100,000 or a combined single limit of at least $500,000. The insurance provided under this article shall provide the indicated coverage for the Contractor and his/her subcontractors. This policy shall also include additional named insured parties, specifically, 1) the State of Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources and its employees; and 2.) RGGS Land & Materials LTD and its employees. The winning bidder shall furnish the DNR with a certificate of insurance listing the additional insureds prior to commencing work. $1000.00 performance bond, to be remitted to the DNR property manager prior to commencement of the project. The bond shall be released upon satisfactory inspection of the site by the Department after removal of the tower and footings, and restoration of the site to pre-project conditions. Click here for Insurance Conditions Document -- Click here for Bid Conditions Document
  • TERMS: The successful Bidder shall meet with the Department property manager prior to commencement of the fire tower project to ensure that the terms of the project are discussed and understood, to sign the bid conditions, and to provide the performance bond and proof of liability insurance, unless previously provided. Only the successful bidder can climb the fire tower, after providing proof of liability insurance and performance bond to the Department.
  • CONDITION: AS IS – TO BE REMOVED
  • CONTACT: Andrew O’Berto at 715-274-4140 / 715-208-0002 (mobile) or Andrew.Oberto@Wisconsin.gov - Call/Email with questions and to schedule inspections. - Appointments are required, no walk-ins.

    • Lot - 46180 Fire Detection Tower to be Removed - Muskellunge Tower

    Fire Detection Tower to be Removed - Muskellunge Tower

  • ADDRESS: Plum Vitae Road, Sayner, WI
  • DESCRIPTION: 75 foot tall steel forest fire detection tower, including cab with steel roof. Base of tower is approx. 25 ft x 25 ft. on concrete footings. Cab is accessed via ladder. Fire tower is in good condition with surface rust. Category II non-friable asbestos containing material was found on the window glazing, and will require abatement prior to demo. -- Click here for Asbestos Report -- Items not included: Trees and brush or other forest products, including firewood, unless approved in writing by the landowner.
  • ACCESS: Access is state forest woods road behind a gate, off of Plum Vitae Road. Contact property manager for lock information. Click here for Topographical Map
  • FINAL SITE CONDITION: The fire tower and concrete footings must be successfully removed from the site within the designated project timeframe. Concrete footings for the tower will be removed 2 feet below ground level with resulting holes backfilled. Geodetic Survey marker must remain in place. The access road into the tower site will be restored to pre-project conditions. If any damage is caused to the adjacent or access roads, the winning bidder will need to make arrangements with the local municipality or the NHAL State Forest to mitigate said damages. Nearby infrastructure includes radio towers and related buildings and power lines. This radio infrastructure must remain in place and undisturbed by the demo. Tear down structure and moving and transporting of materials will be done by the successful bidder within 90 days of the winning bid date. Some cutting of trees and brush, as agreed to with Department and property owner permission, to facilitate removal of the fire tower, may be allowed. All debris and solid waste caused or generated by the removal of the structure shall be disposed of in a manner that is satisfactory to the Department and landowner.
  • REMOVAL DEADLINE: December 8, 2021 - Work beyond this timeframe may be approved in writing only if agreed to by both the Department and the landowner.
  • REQUIREMENTS: Independent contractor readily equipped with tools and equipment, including personal protective equipment, to safely remove steel structure fire tower and restore site. Contractor must meet terms and conditions as specified in awarded bid agreement. The winning bidder shall procure and shall maintain during the life of this contract the following insurance: Contractor’s Public Liability Insurance in the amount of not less than $250,000 for injuries, including accidental death, to any one person, and subject to the same limit for each person, in an amount not less than $500,000 on account of one accident; Contractor’s Property Damage Insurance in the amount of not less than $100,000 or a combined single limit of at least $500,000. Comprehensive Automobile Liability Insurance for limits of not less than: bodily injury $250,000/$500,000; property damage $100,000 or a combined single limit of at least $500,000. The insurance provided under this article shall provide the indicated coverage for the Contractor and his/her subcontractors. This policy shall also include additional named insured parties, specifically, the State of Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources and its employees. The winning bidder shall furnish the local property manager with a certificate of insurance listing the additional insureds prior to commencing work. $1000.00 performance bond, to be remitted to the DNR property manager prior to commencement of the project. The bond shall be released upon satisfactory inspection of the site by the Department after removal of the tower and footings, and restoration of the site and security fence to pre-project conditions. -- Click here for Insurance Conditions Document -- Click here for Bid Conditions Document
  • TERMS: The successful Bidder shall meet with the Department property manager (virtually or in-person) prior to commencement of the fire tower project to ensure that the terms of the project are discussed and understood, to provide signed bid conditions, and to provide the performance bond and proof of liability insurance, unless previously provided. Meeting with a designated radio technician to ensure that the adjacent radio infrastructure is not negatively impacted by the fire tower demo may be required. Only the successful bidder can climb the fire tower, after providing proof of liability insurance and performance bond to the Department.
  • CONDITION: AS IS – TO BE REMOVED
  • CONTACT: Craig Dalton at (715) 356-5211 ext. 258 or Craig.Dalton@wisconsin.gov - Call/Email with questions and to schedule inspections. - Appointments are required, no walk-ins.