What We Buy
Below is a partial listing of the major categories and commodities that we purchase. PacifiCorp maintains a database of pre-qualified suppliers for each commodity. That database is used to develop our competitive bidders list. To begin the process of becoming a pre-qualified vendor, complete the application form. If you have questions, please e-mail us.
See a complete list of what we buy
Information systems
- Computers (mainframe, distributed systems, desktop)
- Software
- Programming services
- Cell phones & pagers
- Local & long distance services
- Telecommunications equipment
Services
- Facilities maintenance & repair
- Construction (civil, mechanical, electrical)
- Vegetation management
- Consulting services
- Engineering & management
- Energy conservation
- Travel (rental cars, airlines, hotels)
- Environmental services (asbestos, spill response, air monitoring)
Fleet equipment & services
- Vehicles & automotive parts
- Maintenance & repair services
- Heavy equipment
- Equipment rental & leasing
Office equipment & supplies
- Printed material (business cards, letterhead, envelopes, billing inserts)
- Office supplies
- Reproduction supplies
- Promotional items
- Signs, decals, banners
- Office furniture
Industrial supplies
- Tools & safety equipment
- Paints, varnishes, thinners, protective coatings
- Janitorial supplies
- Lumber & wood products
- Uniforms, rain gear & boots
- Welding equipment & supplies
Electrical & mechanical equipment
- Instrumentation, controls & relay boards
- Measuring equipment & dampers
- Generators & compressors
- Motors & motor controls
- Fabricated metal products
- Fire protection
Electrical transmission & distribution
- Transformers, switches
- Wire, cable, capacitors
- Connectors, splices
- Meters
- Poles (wood, steel, fiberglass)
- Cross arms
- Pole line hardware
Chemicals, oils & gases
- Bulk & cylinder gases
- Lube oils (turbine, motor, bearing)
- Greases
- Chemicals (bulk, lab)