Opportunity
North Carolina eVP #Doc2358759637
Construction and Decommissioning of VIPER Communications Tower Site in Granville County, NC
Posted
August 17, 2026
Respond By
September 23, 2026
Identifier
Doc2358759637
NAICS
237130, 238210, 238290
The North Carolina State Highway Patrol is procuring construction and decommissioning services for a new VIPER communications tower site in Butner, NC, and the removal of the existing Granville County tower. - Government Buyer: - State Highway Patrol, North Carolina - Procurement Specialist III: Heather Melton - Project Scope: - Construction of a new 380-foot self-support communications tower - Installation of a prefabricated equipment shelter (VFP, Inc. Model 3953) - Installation of a Generac SD040 diesel generator (40 kW, 50 kVA, 60 Hz, 3.4L, 300-gallon tank) - Installation of a 65' x 65' chain-link fenced compound with security features - Installation of multiple antennas: - Sinclair Technologies SD224-SF3PASNM dipole antenna - Commscope UXA8-U57AC2H and UXA6-U57AC2H microwave dish antennas - Commscope WB-K110-B ice bridge - Granville County RDH4508C microwave dish antenna - NCSHP P25 RX/TX Omni antennas (CC807-11) - NCSHP TTA RX antenna - Decommissioning and site restoration of the old Granville County tower site - OEMs Highlighted: - VFP, Inc. (equipment shelter) - Generac (diesel generator) - Sinclair Technologies (dipole antenna) - Commscope (microwave dish antennas, ice bridge) - Notable Requirements: - Mandatory site visit for bidders - Compliance with licensing and permitting - Firm fixed pricing for labor and materials - Project completion required within approximately 90 days post-award - The site is unmanned and designed for utility/miscellaneous occupancy - All materials and labor must be included in the bid - No specific tower manufacturer named; model to be determined by awarded vendor.
Description
The North Carolina State Highway Patrol is seeking a vendor through a competitive bid process to build a new Butner site and decommission the old tower site in Granville County, NC. The project involves constructing and maintaining the statewide Voice Interoperability Plan for Emergency Responders (VIPER) communications network. The new site will include a 380-foot self-support tower with associated equipment and infrastructure. The entire project is expected to be completed within approximately three months of award.