County of Kern

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Buyer type:: County
Location:: Bakersfield, CA
Country:: US

County of Kern RFPs

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Guardrail Upgrades at Various Locations Throughout Kern County RFP
Posted
Sep 8, 2026
Closes
Sep 30, 2026
Work includes 172 CY roadway excavation; 2 sta shoulder backing; 1 LS finishing roadway; 71 CY class 2 aggregate base; 235 ton hot mix asphalt (type a); 750 LF place hot mix asphalt dike (type a); 470 LF place hot mix asphalt dike (type c); 1,188 LF cold plane asphalt concrete pavement; 1 LS remove slope paving; 27 LF minor concrete (type b4 curb and gutter); 39 LF minor concrete (curb and gutter); 2,340 LF midwest guardrail system (6' steel post); 957 LF midwest guardrail system (8' steel post); 533 LF double midwest guardrail system (steel post); 2 EA median terminal system (type median attenuating trend terminal (matt)). See outside link.
Quotation Request #PR2702386-Electric UTV - New and Unused, most current model, Battery Powered, Boson LX40 Electric UTV or equivalent
Posted
Sep 8, 2026
Closes
Sep 16, 2026
The County of Kern is soliciting bids for new and unused, most current model, battery-powered Boson LX40 Electric UTVs or equivalent vehicles. Bids must comply with the attached requirements and specifications, and questions were due to Lionel Gonzalez by September 14, 2026. The solicitation opened on September 8, 2026, and closes on September 16, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. PDT.
New and Unused 1-Ton 4WD Pickup with Animal Control Body
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Closes
Sep 21, 2026
The County of Kern is requesting a quotation for a new and unused 1-ton, four-wheel-drive pickup equipped with a custom animal-control body and specified mechanical, safety, cage, refrigeration, lighting, and accessory features. The selected vendor must supply and deliver the vehicle to the County’s General Services Fleet location in Bakersfield, complete DMV registration, submit required pricing and preference documents, and satisfy insurance and other contractual requirements. This is an open vehicle procurement rather than a grant program, with questions due September 16, 2026 and bids due September 21, 2026.

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Census ID
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189634
Employee FTE
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7,559
Population
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927,068
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68 / 100
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- Sole Source: If sale is less than $200,000, use sole source. If your solution is proprietary tech or a specialized/critical service, partner with the end-user to justify sole source to Purchasing; expect Board approval if >$200,
- Coops: Kern County frequently procures through Sourcewell, CMAS, 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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- Fit: Proprietary technology or critical, specialized services (e.g., forensic software, specialized health services).
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- Kern County uses cooperative purchasing (confirmed Sourcewell member). You can get onboarded to the recommended cooperative vehicles by reaching out to your Starbridge contact through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform.
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County of Kern Contracts

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CorVel Enterprise Claims, Inc. at County of Kern
Effective: Apr 1, 2015Expires: Expiration date locked.Unlock
This is an agreement for Workers' Compensation Services between the County of Kern and CorVel Enterprise Comp, Inc. (later CorVel Healthcare Corporation, then CorVel Enterprise Claims, Inc.). The initial agreement, effective April 1, 2015, outlined services including medical bill review, PPO, and inpatient hospital review. Four amendments have been issued: Amendment 1 (March 16, 2015) changed the seller's name and added clearinghouse services; Amendment 2 (October 2020) extended the term until March 31, 2023, and updated service fees; Amendment 3 (May 9, 2023) further extended the term until March 31, 2026, and updated fees; and Amendment 4 (April 1, 2026) updated the seller's name again, extended the term until March 31, 2029, updated service fees, and introduced annual maximum transaction fees.
PROFESSIONAL DYNAMICS INC at County of Kern
Effective: Oct 28, 2025Expires: Expiration date locked.Unlock
This document details a Professional Services Agreement between the County of Kern and Professional Dynamics, Inc. for utilization review and nurse case management services in workers' compensation. Initially effective April 1, 2025, with a term until March 31, 2027, and a total cap of $175,000, the agreement was later amended on October 28, 2025. The amendment revised the effective start date to October 28, 2025, extended the term until December 31, 2028, and changed the compensation structure to an annual cap of $175,000. The contract includes specific pricing for services and a Business Associate Agreement for HIPAA compliance.
DigiStream Investigations at County of Kern
Effective: Apr 1, 2025Expires: Expiration date locked.Unlock
This document details an 'Agreement for Investigative Services' between Kern County and DigiStream Investigations for workers' compensation fraud claims. The original agreement, effective April 1, 2025, had a maximum compensation of $125,000 over 36 months. An amendment, also effective April 1, 2025, revised the compensation to an annual cap of $100,000 and extended the contract term until December 31, 2028. Services include surveillance, social media monitoring, and record retrieval, with rates detailed in an updated Exhibit A. The contract also includes a Business Associate Agreement for HIPAA compliance.
Tyler Technologies, Inc. at County of Kern
Effective: May 22, 2023Expires: Expiration date locked.Unlock
The document details various exhibits, including a business travel policy, service level agreements, support call processes, and two primary statements of work. The first SOW (Exhibit E Schedule 1) outlines the implementation of a Records Management system, detailing project methodology, roles, and stages for Kern County Recorder. The second SOW (Exhibit E Schedule 2) describes the scope of work for eCertify and Vitals Access services, including secure online portals for vital records requests and payment processing, noting a 3-year term for SSL certification within eCertify.
Workday, Inc. at County of Kern
Effective: Oct 13, 2023Expires: Expiration date locked.Unlock
This document outlines a comprehensive agreement between Workday, Inc. and County of Kern for a suite of subscription services, training, and a success plan. The core Main Subscription Agreement (00409683.0) is supplemented by a primary Subscription Order Form (00397863.0) for various Workday modules (HCM, Financials, Analytics) over a ten-year term, effective October 13, 2023, with a total cost of $24,049,995. A Training Order Form (00397858.0) covers $155,000 in training fees, and a Workday Success Plan Order Form (00413248.0) adds $2,150,115 for an Accelerate Plus plan over five years. The overall agreement includes terms for data security, privacy (HIPAA compliance), service levels, and various general provisions. The contracts generally commence on October 13, 2023, and extend up to October 12, 2033, for the longest service term.

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Board of Supervisors - County of Kern Regular Meeting
Date: Sep 1, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The Board conducted a regular meeting covering various administrative and departmental items. Key discussions included closed session reports on labor negotiations, public employee appointments, and ongoing litigation. The Board addressed nuisance abatement protests, authorized funding amendments for housing projects, approved multiple infrastructure and maintenance agreements, and finalized various budget adjustments and capital project approvals. Additionally, the Board handled public presentations, engineering services agreements, and various claims and lawsuits filed with the Clerk of the Board.
Board of Supervisors - County of Kern Regular Meeting
Date: Aug 25, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The Board of Supervisors addressed several administrative and departmental matters. Key discussions included proclamations for National Breastfeeding Month and Recovery Month, and a TRUTH Act community forum regarding law enforcement interactions with ICE. Various agreements and contract amendments were approved for departments including the Assessor-Recorder, Behavioral Health and Recovery Services, Human Services, and Public Health. Additionally, the Board handled personnel matters, approved payroll corrections, authorized the sale of surplus property, and conducted a closed session regarding labor negotiations and litigation.

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Stane AnnieAccountant II/Auditor - Auditor-Controller-County Clerk Dept.

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Victoria MudrykAdministrative Coordinator

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County of Kern

County of Kern RFPs

Guardrail Upgrades at Various Locations Throughout Kern County RFP

Quotation Request #PR2702386-Electric UTV - New and Unused, most current model, Battery Powered, Boson LX40 Electric UTV or equivalent

New and Unused 1-Ton 4WD Pickup with Animal Control Body

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County of Kern Contracts

CorVel Enterprise Claims, Inc. at County of Kern

PROFESSIONAL DYNAMICS INC at County of Kern

DigiStream Investigations at County of Kern

Tyler Technologies, Inc. at County of Kern

Workday, Inc. at County of Kern

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Board of Supervisors - County of Kern Regular Meeting

Board of Supervisors - County of Kern Regular Meeting

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County of Kern RFPs

Guardrail Upgrades at Various Locations Throughout Kern County RFP

Quotation Request #PR2702386-Electric UTV - New and Unused, most current model, Battery Powered, Boson LX40 Electric UTV or equivalent

New and Unused 1-Ton 4WD Pickup with Animal Control Body

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County of Kern Contracts

CorVel Enterprise Claims, Inc. at County of Kern

PROFESSIONAL DYNAMICS INC at County of Kern

DigiStream Investigations at County of Kern

Tyler Technologies, Inc. at County of Kern

Workday, Inc. at County of Kern

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Board of Supervisors - County of Kern Regular Meeting

Board of Supervisors - County of Kern Regular Meeting

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County of Kern RFPs

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County of Kern Contracts

CorVel Enterprise Claims, Inc. at County of Kern

PROFESSIONAL DYNAMICS INC at County of Kern

DigiStream Investigations at County of Kern

Tyler Technologies, Inc. at County of Kern

Workday, Inc. at County of Kern

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Board of Supervisors - County of Kern Regular Meeting

Board of Supervisors - County of Kern Regular Meeting

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County of Kern RFPs

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County of Kern Contracts

CorVel Enterprise Claims, Inc. at County of Kern

PROFESSIONAL DYNAMICS INC at County of Kern

DigiStream Investigations at County of Kern

Tyler Technologies, Inc. at County of Kern

Workday, Inc. at County of Kern

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Board of Supervisors - County of Kern Regular Meeting

Board of Supervisors - County of Kern Regular Meeting

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