IDNR - Land Management Region 4 Portable Band Sawmill

Illinois Department of Natural Resources, Land Management Region 4 is soliciting quotes for one hydraulic portable band sawmill with delivery by September 30, 2026 and quotes due July 21, 2026.

The sawmill must be trailer-mounted and road-towable with a horizontal band saw capable of cutting 16-foot logs with minimum 30-inch cutting width, powered by a minimum 25-horsepower gas or diesel engine with electric start. Equipment must be a manufacturer's latest production model, new and current production, supported by an established North American manufacturer with available replacement parts and technical support. Required features include full hydraulic log handling with log leveling jacks, bi-directional log turning, log loading and clamping, powered carriage controls, and mechanical or electronic setworks. Deliverables include 20 hardwood and 10 softwood bandsaw blades, blade lubrication system, engine cover, six mounted jack stands, spare tire, DOT-compliant trailer lighting, 60-inch steel cant hook, and two-year manufacturer's warranty. Delivery location is 13112 Visitors Center Lane, Grafton, Illinois 62037. Bid prices must include freight, delivery, assembly, operational inspection, startup instructions, and owner's manual. Prototypes are unacceptable; vendor substitutes require prior written approval.

Equipment must be brand new, unused, and free from defects. Vendors must be authorized wholesalers or retailers and submit quotes with manufacturer name, make, model number, and complete specifications. Upon delivery, vendors must provide two copies of operator and maintenance manuals and provide training on equipment operation and maintenance. All equipment is covered under standard manufacturer's warranty with complete documentation required.

Illinois standard terms and conditions apply, including prevailing wage compliance where applicable, three-year record retention (five years if federal funds are used), $1,000,000 general commercial liability per occurrence and $2,000,000 annual aggregate insurance, and compliance with the State Prompt Payment Act and Illinois Department of Human Rights equal opportunity provisions.

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.