St. John’s Mountain Communication Site Vault Replacement

The County of Butte is seeking a qualified contractor to demolish, remove, and replace the existing communications vault on St. John’s Mountain (Mendocino National Forest). The scope includes demolition of the old vault, associated infrastructure, select trees, and propane tanks; installation of a new vault, standby generator, solar array, gas line, and related electrical upgrades; and coordination of site access on a remote, rugged mountaintop requiring 4‑wheel‑drive vehicles. The project budget is estimated between $900,000 and $1,200,000, and bidders must attend a mandatory pre‑bid site walk on July 7, 2026. • Demolition of existing communications vault, infrastructure, trees, propane tanks • Installation of new vault, generator, solar array, gas line, electrical improvements • Remote mountain‑top site with limited access; 4×4 vehicle required • Mandatory pre‑bid conference/site walk (July 7, 2026) – attendance required for bid eligibility • Bid submission deadline: October 1, 2026 (after multiple extensions) • Engineer cost estimate: $900‑$1,200 K • Required bonds, licenses, and prevailing‑wage compliance