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WHAT WE BUY

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What We Buy

We welcome prospective vendors, suppliers, and contractors to review the following list of commonly purchased goods and services across our electric utility, internet service, and telecommunications operations.

Supplies

Office & Administrative Supplies

  • Office furniture, seating, and signage
  • General office supplies (paper, pens, envelopes, etc.)
  • Printer toner and cartridges
  • First aid supplies
  • Safety signage and compliance labels
  • Breakroom (compostable) and janitorial supplies

Utility & Field Supplies

  • Insulators, fuses, and transformers
  • Clamps, bolts, washers, and fasteners
  • Electrical wire and conduit
  • Paint and marking supplies
  • Conduit sealants, lubricants, and adhesives
  • Utility poles, pole tags, and polecrete

Safety & Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

  • Hard hats, gloves, safety glasses
  • Flame-resistant (FR) clothing
  • Safety vests and harnesses
  • Footwear and protective gear
  • Emergency spill kits
  • AED machines and accessories
  • Safety Signage
  • Cones and Traffic Signs

IT & Networking Supplies

  • Patch cords, cable organizers, and trays
  • Fiber optic connectors and patch panels
  • Server racks and mounts
  • First aid supplies
  • Power supplies and surge protectors
  • Office network and accessories (keyboards, mouse)

Equipment

Electric Utility Equipment

  • Distribution transformers
  • Circuit breakers and reclosers
  • Switchgear and panelboards
  • Capacitor banks and regulators
  • Underground and overhead utility cable
  • Smart grid devices and meters

Fleet & Heavy Equipment

  • Utility trucks and bucket trucks
  • Trailers and lifts
  • Cranes and digger derricks
  • Fleet maintenance tools and equipment
  • GPS and telematics systems

Telecommunications & Broadband Equipment

  • Fiber optic cable and hardware
  • Optical network terminals (ONTs)
  • Network interface devices (NIDs)
  • Switches, routers, and modems
  • Test and measurement tools for telecom systems
  • Backup power systems (batteries, UPS units)

Facility & Building Equipment

  • HVAC systems and filters
  • Generators and backup power units
  • Lighting systems and fixtures
  • Security cameras and access control
  • Fire suppression systems
  • Elevators and accessibility equipment

Contracting & Professional Services

Construction & Infrastructure

  • Electrical utility construction (overhead/underground)
  • Directional boring and trenching
  • Fiber installation and splicing
  • Site preparation and grading
  • Building renovations and improvements
  • Energy upgrades through home uplift program (HVAC, doors & windows, insulation, water heater)
  • Concrete, asphalt, and paving services
  • Traffic Control
  • Substation Construction

Facilities Maintenance & Operations

  • HVAC maintenance and repair
  • Janitorial and cleaning services
  • Groundskeeping and landscaping
  • Elevator inspection and service
  • Pest control
  • Plumbing and electrical services
  • Commercial Pressure Washing
  • Security & Surveillance Service
  • Preventative Maintenance
  • Fire Suppression Inspections

Environmental & Safety Services

  • Environmental consulting and remediation
  • Safety training and compliance audits
  • Stormwater management
  • Hazardous materials handling
  • Arborist and vegetation management services
  • Rubber Gloves Testing

Corporate Services

  • Photography & Video Production Services
  • Marketing/Promotional Items
  • Company Apparel (t-shirts, hats, etc.)
  • Training and Workforce Development trainers and facilitators
  • Legal, audit, and financial services
  • Translation and interpretation services
  • Staffing Solutions/Augmentation
  • Catering

IT & Telecom Services

  • Cybersecurity consulting
  • Cloud services and hosting
  • Software development and integrations
  • Hardware installation and support
  • Audio/visual systems installation

Emergency & Disaster Recovery

  • Storm restoration electrical contractors
  • Storm restoration vegetation contractors
  • Storm restoration fiber contractors
  • Emergency fuel supply services
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