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County and contractor outline crane schedule, section sizes and hauling plans for donated radio tower
Summary
Redtail and county staff discussed technical details for decommissioning a Billings radio tower: 20-foot sections (one 10-foot top), possible crane schedule in early December, and haul/load requirements; commissioners asked for weight specs and bolt preservation plans.
Contractor representatives told Daniels County officials the tower at the Billings site is composed primarily of 20-foot sections with likely one 10-foot top piece, and that local crane operators have provided a conservative bid that could be reduced if the job can be completed in one day.
"I believe there are 20 foot sections, but there might also be some 10 foot section," the contractor said in response to logistics questions. Commissioners asked the contractor to provide a spec sheet with weights and exact section counts so the county can prepare hauling equipment and determine whether a gooseneck trailer will suffice. Staff and the contractor discussed preserving bolts for reassembly and confirming new hardware needs.
The contractor said he tentatively booked a crane for the first week in December to take advantage of current weather; he emphasized that weather is the main variable that could extend the job to two days. County members discussed staging, whether county equipment could assist in loading to reduce multiple lifts, and recommended the contractor provide a detailed parts and weight list before the work proceeds.
