Portable Sawmill Specifications.docx
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- 27-422DNR-LNDMG-B-53354
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- Illinois
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This is a specifications document issued by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) for the procurement of one hydraulic portable band sawmill. The sawmill will be used for processing storm damage and hazard trees removed from state parks, with the goal of improving timber utilization and offsetting rising lumber costs. The equipment must be a manufacturer's latest production model that is new, current production, and supported by an established North American manufacturer with available replacement parts and technical support. The sawmill must be delivered to 13112 Visitors Center Lane, Grafton, Illinois 62037 by September 30, 2026. Prospective bidders should contact Jeff Schweizer, Region 4 IDNR Engineer, at 217-986-9467 or jeffrey.a.schweizer@illinois.gov, or Bob Caveny, Farm Program Manager/Acting Region 4 Land Manager, at 217-782-5719.
The specifications require a trailer-mounted, road-towable unit with a horizontal band saw capable of cutting 16-foot logs with a maximum cutting width of at least 30 inches, powered by a minimum 25-horsepower gas or diesel engine with electric start. The sawmill must include full hydraulic log handling capabilities with log leveling jacks, bi-directional log turning, log loading and clamping, powered carriage controls, and mechanical or electronic setworks. Deliverables must include 20 hardwood bandsaw blades, 10 softwood bandsaw blades, a blade lubrication system, engine cover, six mounted jack stands, spare tire, DOT-compliant trailer lighting, a 60-inch steel cant hook, and a two-year manufacturer's warranty. Bid prices shall include freight, delivery, assembly, operational inspection, startup instructions, and owner's manual. Prototypes are unacceptable, and vendor substitutes require prior approval.
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Specifications for one hydraulic portable band sawmill
DESCRIPTION OF SUPPLIES AND SERVICES
GOAL: The Department of Natural Resources (DNR) seeks bids to procure one hydraulic portable band sawmill for the processing of storm damage and hazard trees that are removed from state parks. The sawmill will help the department better utilize it’s abundance of fallen timber and also help financially by offsetting the rising price of lumber.
SUPPLIES AND/OR SERVICES REQUIRED: The sawmill required and covered by this specification shall be the manufacturer’s latest production model and shall be equipped with all new standard equipment in accordance with the manufacturer’s latest literature, a copy of which shall accompany the bid along with any and all specifications necessary to verify the unit either meets or exceeds the specifications herein. The sawmill shall be new, current production, and supported by an established North American manufacturer with available replacement parts and technical support.
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
Prototypes are unacceptable.
Sawmill shall be user ready upon delivery and require minimal assembly.
Unless specified, all items are to be the manufacturer’s standard or optional equipment. Vendor substitutes will not be accepted without prior approval.
GENERAL
Trailer mounted and road towable Utilize a horizontal band saw blade Include spare tire DOT-compliant trailer lighting Minimum of six jack stands mounted to the sawmill for leveling the machine 20 bandsaw blades for cutting hardwoods and 10 bandsaw blades for cutting softwoods Include blade lubrication system Include engine cover for storage 60” Steel cant hook Two-year manufacturer’s warranty
ENGINE
25 horsepower minimum gas or diesel Electric Start
DIMENSIONS
Capable of cutting a 16’ long log Capable of cutting up to at least 30” max width of cut between blade guides Extendable bed capable of adding future track length additions
HYDRAULICS
Setup with full hydraulic log handling capability. Including hydraulic: Log leveling jacks or toe boards, Bi-directional log turning, log loading, log clamping, log side supports.
Powered head up and down carriage height and powered forward/reverse carriage travel by hydraulic or electric will be acceptable.
Include mechanical or electronic setworks.
DELIVERY
Bid shall include freight, delivery, assembly, operational inspection, startup instructions and owner’s manual.
Sawmill to be delivered to:
13112 Visitors Center Ln, Grafton, IL 62037 By September 30th, 2026 Contact Jeff Schweizer Region 4 IDNR Engineer Cell 217-986-9467 jeffrey.a.schweizer@illinois.gov Or Bob Caveny Farm Program Manager / Acting Region 4 Land Manager 217-782-5719 bob.caveny@illinois.gov
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