The City of Bakersfield is soliciting bids for adaptive signal coordination along Ashe Road from Panama Lane to Club View Drive. The City’s FY 2025–26 capital plan identifies the work as project 25PWTR03 and budgets $503,000, including local-match funding for the installation. This is a transportation infrastructure procurement, not a grant program.
Replacement of two existing septage receiving units, including piping and valves at the wastewater treatment plan, one existing septage receiving unit, including piping and valves. He work also includes the installation of electrical and instrumentation equipment.
Buyer Attributes
Key metrics and characteristics
Census ID
Government ID for mapping buyers across datasets.
183825
Employee FTE
Full-time equivalent employees.
2,238
Population
Population size to gauge opportunity scale.
422,165
Procurement Hell Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
58 / 100
Propensity to Spend
How likely this buyer is to spend on new technology based on operating budget trends.
CautiousAggressive
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AI Adoption Score
How likely this buyer is to adopt new AI technologies.
ConservativeEarly Adopter
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Startup Friendliness
How often this buyer champions startups and early adoption.
Sole Source:If the solution is truly proprietary or needed for continuity, work with Purchasing to run a sole source and be ready for Council approval if the amount triggers it.
Coops:Frequently procures through Sourcewell, OMNIA Partners, and NASPO ValuePoint; you can gain access through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform — reach out to your Starbridge contact to pursue onboarding.
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City of Bakersfield:Use sole source when the item can only be reasonably obtained from one vendor or is essential for continuity of service. Work with the City’s Purchasing Division to prepare the justification and reference Municipal Code 3.20.060 (exception to bidding for sole source). Be prepared to secure City Council approval for any contract valued over $100,000.
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The City of Bakersfield actively uses cooperative purchasing to streamline buys (e.g., Sourcewell) as an exception to formal bidding. Reach out to your Starbridge contact through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform to get onboarded to the recommended path.
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City of Bakersfield Contracts
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SurveyMonkey Inc at City of Bakersfield
Effective: Dec 21, 2024Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
This agreement, TS 24-027, outlines the subscription of the City of Bakersfield to SurveyMonkey Enterprise Power User Bundle services from SurveyMonkey Inc. for a total compensation of $14,078.20. The contract is effective December 21, 2024, and concludes on December 31, 2025, detailing the scope of work, payment terms, and incorporating an Order Form and a comprehensive Governing Services Agreement.
Momentive Inc. at City of Bakersfield
Effective: Dec 21, 2021Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
This agreement, effective February 24, 2022, is between the City of Bakersfield and Momentive Inc. for a 12-month subscription to SurveyMonkey Enterprise - Power User Bundle services. The subscription runs from December 21, 2021, to December 20, 2022, at a total cost of $5,992.00. The agreement incorporates an Order Form (Exhibit A) detailing the specific services and costs, and a Governing Services Agreement (Exhibit B) outlining the general terms and conditions.
Momentive Inc. at City of Bakersfield
Effective: Sep 28, 2022Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
This document is Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. TS 22-004 between the City of Bakersfield and Momentive Inc. The amendment, effective September 28, 2022, and expiring December 20, 2022, adds 5 Power Users and 5,000 responses annually to the existing SurveyMonkey Enterprise subscription for a prorated total cost of USD 1,265.75. It incorporates an Amendment Order Form (Order ID: Q-67434) detailing these additional services.
Meltwater News US Inc. at City of Bakersfield
Effective: Jun 1, 2021Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
This Order Confirmation details the provision of Meltwater services, including Meltwater Lite, Premium Social Package, Meltwater Engage, and Influencer Contact Manager, by Meltwater News US Inc. to the City of Bake. The services are effective from June 1, 2021, to May 31, 2023, for a total price of 16500.00 USD, payable in two annual installments. The agreement incorporates Meltwater's standard terms of use with specific special terms regarding invoicing and intellectual property.
Meltwater at City of Bakersfield
Effective: Jul 27, 2021Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
This document is Purchase Order No. 32346, issued on July 27, 2021, by the City of Bakersfield to Meltwater. It serves as a change order for Meltwater services, referencing an underlying agreement (AGRMT #CM21-012 dated 7-28-21). The PO details a quantity of 8250.00 units at a price of 1.0000 per unit, resulting in an amount of 8250.00, which is specified as a partial payment. The delivery date for these services is May 31, 2023.
Early Buyer Signals
Board meetings and strategic plans from City of Bakersfield
Bakersfield City Council Regular City Council Meeting
Date: Aug 26, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The meeting included the issuance of proclamations declaring August 2026 as National Breastfeeding Month and September 2026 as Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. A public hearing regarding a vesting tentative track map appeal was formally continued to a future session. The council also heard public testimony concerning the city's General Plan update, where stakeholders advocated for a standalone environmental justice element and increased accessibility through bilingual workshops. Furthermore, concerns were raised regarding the transparency and oversight of city contracts involving surveillance technology.
Bakersfield City Council Regular Meeting
Date: Aug 26, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The council meeting included public commentary regarding a proposal for a mentor-based cottage industry co-op, opposition to designating the city as a sanctuary city, and a nomination for the Youth City Council. During the closed session, the council conducted an interview for the Chief Assistant City Attorney position, resulting in an offer of employment to the candidate. Additionally, legal counsel provided guidance on active litigation involving Melrose Gabriel Flores.
Bakersfield City Council Regular Meeting
Key Contacts
Public-sector contacts connected to City of Bakersfield.
Who manages procurement contracts and purchasing for the City of Bakersfield?
The City of Bakersfield Purchasing Division in the Finance Department manages procurement and purchasing, administering purchasing under the City Charter and Municipal Code; contact the Purchasing Division for bid guidance, vendor inquiries, and solicitation coordination.
Where does the City of Bakersfield post bids and RFPs?
The City of Bakersfield posts bids and RFPs on its PlanetBids vendor portal and links them from the City's Purchasing Information & Bids pages; vendors must register on the portal to receive solicitation notifications and download documents and addenda.
How do vendors complete vendor registration with the City of Bakersfield?
Vendors complete City of Bakersfield vendor registration through the online New Vendor Registration on the City’s vendor portal (PlanetBids); the City's "Becoming a Vendor" page details required company and account information and the portal registration flow.
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The meeting included several ceremonial proclamations and presentations, such as declaring Kern County Fair days, Hunger Action Month, and International Day of Peace. The council also established meeting decorum guidelines and procedures for public statements. Additionally, it was noted that a specific public hearing item regarding a vesting tentative tract map appeal would remain open and be continued to a future meeting date.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
Meeting signals
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Track City of Bakersfield meetings, strategic plans, and budget discussions before the public bid appears.
What products and services does the City of Bakersfield procure?
The City of Bakersfield routinely procures materials and services, including professional and consultant services, service providers, contractors, and construction-related work; the Purchasing Division oversees these broad, durable purchase categories.
What vendor requirements does the City of Bakersfield publish for procurements?
City of Bakersfield vendor requirements—insurance, bonding, licenses, and required forms—are specified within each posted solicitation; vendors should review individual solicitation documents and forms for exact obligations, limits, and submission instructions.
How does the City of Bakersfield approve procurement contracts and awards?
The City of Bakersfield Purchasing Division administers procurements under the City Charter and Municipal Code, and City Council approval is required for major contracts above specified thresholds, with routing and approval steps documented in Purchasing materials and council agendas.
Where can vendors find procurement policies and standard terms for the City of Bakersfield?
City of Bakersfield procurement policies and standard contract terms are published on the Purchasing Division pages and in the Purchasing Division supplier guide, which reference the City Charter and Municipal Code and explain purchasing procedures and vendor participation.