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Claiborne Electric Cooperative, Inc. (“Claiborne”) is soliciting responses from interested firms, dealers, and manufacturers for one (1) new, tracked digger derrick with pin-on, dielectric bucket attachment. The unit should be new, unused, and preferably manufactured in the current calendar year or no earlier than the last quarter of calendar year 2024.

The objective of this RFP is to identify and purchase a tracked digger derrick with a pin-on bucket attachment (“the Equipment”) for use by Claiborne’s line crews during normal and emergency line construction activities. The selected Equipment should improve the efficiency of access for construction or repair of 15kV, 25kV, and 35kV electrical lines in remote and otherwise inaccessible areas. This initiative reflects Claiborne’s dedication to utilizing the latest equipment and technology to advance customer service, operational effectiveness and resilience in serving its members.

Additional Notes/Requirements

Proposals must include: 1. Company Overview: A brief company profile and history, including at least five (5) years extensive experience in providing similar equipment solutions. 2. Equipment Specifications: A detailed description of the equipment proposed with a comparison between Claiborne’s desired performance characteristics and the proposed solution’s performance characteristics. 3. Quote: A breakdown of costs including delivery, commissioning, training, ongoing support, and any additional fees. 4. Delivery Timeline: A proposed timeline for Equipment design, plan review, construction, testing, and full delivery. 5. Warranty: Information on post-delivery support, maintenance, warranty repairs, service center location(s) including all costs, response times, service hours, and contact details. 6. Conflict of Interest Disclosure: Complete, execute, and notarize Claiborne’s Conflict of Interest Disclosure Statement.