2010 Alliant Energy Supplier Diversity Networking Reception

Tuesday, March 16, 2010
5:30 – 8 p.m.

Alliant Energy Corporate Headquarters
4902 North Biltmore Lane in Madison, WI

Registration deadline was March 4, 2010. Registration is now closed.

The Alliant Energy Networking Reception provides an opportunity for minority business owners to meet with Alliant Energy buying decision makers and contracted suppliers that want to work with you. Our business environment dictates that we focus our attention on diverse suppliers that are ready to work on currently budgeted projects. The list below outlines some of the products and services we are currently in the market for.

Business owners that are already certified that can provide products or services for our generation, energy delivery or construction projects will benefit the most from attending this event.

The reception will open at 5:30 p.m., followed by a short welcome by Alliant Energy executives at 6 p.m. The matchmaking booths will be open throughout the event until 8 p.m. and meeting times will not be scheduled in advance.  

To service our Construction, Wind and Facilities projects, we are looking for the suppliers/contractors that can provide some of the following products and services:

Indoor/outdoor lighting

• Decorative exterior lighting
• Parking lot lighting
• Sports complex lighting
• Internal energy efficiency lighting

Heating, Ventilating and Air Conditioning (HVAC)

• HVAC installation/servicing
• HVAC energy efficiency improvements

Construction Services

• Civil/Road Design Services
• Foundation Design Services
• Civil/Road Construction Services
• Foundation/Concrete Construction Services
• Underground Electrical Construction Services
• Substation Construction Services
• Substation Testing/Commissioning Services
• Transmission Construction Services
• Tower Erection Services (Wind Towers and MET Towers)
• Wind Turbine Installation Services (Tower Wiring and Mechanical Completion)
• General Construction Services
• Material Testing Services
• Environmental Monitoring Services (NPDES and SWPPP monitoring)

Energy efficiency/Green products and services

Electrical

• High and medium voltage electrical system design, construction, and maintenance
• Electrical substation design, construction and maintenance
• Electrical system one-line drafting

Facilities

• Janitorial services for plants
• Tree trimming

Generation

• Stand-by generation

Networking opportunities
The following businesses and organizations will have matchmaking tables at the event, with more to be added:

Shade Tree Service Company
http://www.stsco.net

Pieperline
http://www.pieperline.com

Michels Corporation
http://www.michels.us

InterCon Construction, Inc.
http://www.intercon-const.com

FBG Services
http://www.fbgservices.com

Border States/BSE
https://www.borderstateselectric.com

F&M Mafco
http://www.fmmafco.com/

Babcock Power, Inc.
http://www.babcockpower.com/

Asplundh Tree Expert Company
http://www.asplundh.com/

Ames Construction
http://www.amesconstruction.com/

Alliant Energy
www.alliantenergy.com

Local certifying agencies will also be on hand to answer your questions about becoming certified.