NIGP 57838: Forestry Equipment and Supplies

NIGP 57838 Forestry Equipment and Supplies, an Item code, encompasses the purchase of forestry machinery, tools, and consumables by state and local governments — including portable sawmills, band saws, hydraulic log-handling equipment, irrigation system components and controls, and associated supplies. Recent state and local solicitations under this code reflect a diverse mix of equipment procurement. The Illinois Department of Natural Resources issued a quote request for a trailer-mounted hydraulic band sawmill with 16-foot log capacity and 30-inch minimum cutting width, powered by a 25-horsepower minimum engine, due July 21, 2026. The City of DeBary, Florida solicited bids for irrigation system improvements at Rob Sullivan Park, including Hunter system controllers, master valves, and flow meters, with a mandatory pre-bid conference and April 10, 2015 bid deadline. Issuing bodies under this code include state natural resource departments, municipal public works and parks agencies, and special districts managing irrigation infrastructure. Pricing ranges from $90,000 for park-level irrigation projects to larger forestry equipment procurements; contracts typically include insurance requirements, prevailing wage compliance where applicable, and standard manufacturer warranty provisions.

Activity under this code appears concentrated in the Midwest and Southeast. Illinois, Florida, and states participating in the Sourcewell cooperative purchasing initiative (including multiple Washington counties) have posted recent opportunities. The Illinois IDNR solicitation for the portable band sawmill, due July 21, 2026, required delivery by September 30, 2026 and specified that equipment be new, manufacturer's latest production model, supported by an established North American supplier with available parts and technical support; vendors must provide training, operator manuals, and a two-year warranty. Contracts are issued as both single-award competitive bids and as indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity (ID/IQ) service agreements. Insurance minimums typically range from $1,000,000 per occurrence for smaller projects to $2,000,000 aggregate for larger or state-funded equipment procurements. No standout repeat buyers or substantial set-aside programs surface in the recent opportunities.