[WIQPmail] (2) Former Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources 90-ft. fire lookout towers FOR SALE, complete with top mounted 'shack!'

[Hank Greeb]

If I were to have one of those towers, I'd need the rig(s) to be 
controlled remotely, because, while I could climb 90', I wouldn't want 
to do it on any regular basis.

But, a Columbus Ohio, ARES group used one such tower, which was still in 
operation by the Ohio Forest Service, along a bicycle route.  They 
mounted a 2 meter f, and was able to reach both ends of a 105 mile 
bicycle route with beams pointed toward each end of the route.

72/73 de n8xx Hg
QRP >99.44% of the time

On 4/13/2017 1:46 PM, Dick--K9APW via WIQP-Mail wrote:

> *Subject:*(2) Former Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources 90-ft. 
> fire lookout towers FOR SALE, complete with top mounted 'shack!'
>
> /Just a FYI!!!/
> /
> /
> /In case you are looking for a neat, inexpensive, 90-foot super duty 
> tower ---- /
>
> The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources is disposing of all of 
> their former fire lookout towers mainly in northern areas of 
> Wisconsin.  Below is information on the latest towers being offer for 
> sale to the highest online bidders.
>
> Great way to relocated your shack to the top of your tower and save 
> all that expensive hard line coax!!  Just a short climb up the 90 foot 
> tower to your shack.  Neat!!
>
> Check this out -- use the link below -- currently there are actually 
> two different towers being sold in the far north east part of 
> Wisconsin, north of Green Bay --  these towers are to be removed!
>
> NOTE that WD9BGA DID buy one of these towers some years back, took it 
> down piece-by-piece, and moved it to his QTH and reassembled it, tower 
> top shack and all!!
>
> Wisconsin Surplus Online Auction - Selling Wisconsin Surplus 
> Government Assets Online <http://www.wisconsinsurplus.com/> ---
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>     Wisconsin Surplus Online Auction - Selling Wisconsin Surplus
>     Government Assets Online
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> Wisconsin Surplus Online Auction - Selling State of Wisconsin Surplus 
> assets, including: Cars, Trucks, Vehicles,...
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> <http://www.wisconsinsurplus.com/>
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> Search for items #45568 & 45569
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> *Fire Tower to be Removed*
> *- ADDRESS: *Tower Line Rd., Pembine, WI 54156 
> <https://goo.gl/maps/MiWj6dWeqqm>
> *- DESCRIPTION:* Approximately 90 foot tall steel forest fire 
> detection tower built in 1940 including cab with steel roof. Base of 
> steel tower is approx. 20 ft x 20 ft. on concrete footings. Cab is 
> accessed via ladder encased in a cage. For salvage/removal from site. 
> Asbestos Report 
> <http://images4.wisconsinsurplus.com/17301-DNR/Goodman%20Asbestos%20Report.pdf>
> *- ACCESS: *Goodman Tower is about .2 miles east of Tower Road across 
> from N18003 Tower Road. 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 Goodman 
> Forest, LLC, the work will cease until such time road conditions improve.
> *- FINAL SITE CONDITION:* The access road and tower site will be 
> restored to pre-project conditions. Concrete footings for the tower 
> will be removed 2 feet below ground level with resulting holes 
> backfilled. Tear down of structure and moving and transporting of 
> materials will be done by the successful bidder within 90 days of the 
> winning bid date.
> *- REMOVAL DEADLINE:* July 27, 2017 - 90 days after confirmation of 
> successful winning bid. Work beyond this timeframe may be approved in 
> writing only if agreed to by both the Department and the landowner.
> * - REQUIREMENTS:* $1000.00 performance bond. Liability Insurance: The 
> winning bidder shall provide liability insurance to be effective prior 
> to removal of the tower in the amount of $1,000,000 single limit per 
> occurrence including coverage of $1,000,000 for bodily and personal 
> injury and $100,000 for property damage so that the private landowner 
> will be protected from any liability arising out of the removal of 
> said tower by the winning bidder. This policy shall also include 
> additional named insured parties, specifically, 1) the State of 
> Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources and its employees; and 2.) 
> Marinette County Department of Forestry and its employees. The winning 
> bidder shall furnish the DNR with a certificate of insurance listing 
> the additional insureds prior to commencing work. Independent 
> contractor to be 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.
> * - TERMS:* 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. 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. Trees and 
> brush or other forest products, including firewood, NOT included 
> unless approved in writing by the landowner.
> * - CONDITION:* AS IS – TO BE REMOVED - The cab interior and floor are 
> sun bleached but sound. 1st ladder rung is bent.
> * - CONTACT:* Bruce Djupstrom at (715) 324-5492 or 
> bruce.djupstrom at wisconsin.gov <mailto:bruce.djupstrom at wisconsin.gov> - 
> Call/Email with questions and to schedule inspections.
>  - Click on Photo or Item # for full Details
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> 73
>
> Dick, K9APW
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