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Posted
Oct 14, 2026
Nov 16, 2026
The Department of Airports is seeking qualified firms to develop and operate food-service and travel-retail concessions in the William M. Thomas Terminal. The terminal serves two major airlines with ten daily departures and up to 7,000 passengers per week. The opportunity is for concessions services at that terminal.
Posted
Oct 20, 2026
Oct 29, 2026
The County of Kern seeks bids for new, unused, most-current-model Ford F-150 four-door, 4x4 PPV pickups. The award will follow the attached bid requirements and specifications. Bidders must review, print, and return the completed specifications with their responses.
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Oct 20, 2026
Nov 3, 2026
The County of Kern is soliciting quotes for new, unused, current-model-year vehicles, including one-ton dump trucks, one-ton flatbed trucks, and four-wheel-drive flatbed trucks. Vendors must complete the vehicle specifications and submit a quotation either online or as a sealed bid, with questions accepted through October 30, 2026. The award will go to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder(s) meeting the specifications.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Board meetings and strategic plans from County of Kern
The Board discussed and approved various items, including resolutions honoring retiring employees, proclamations for Filipino American History Month, Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and food drive initiatives. The Board addressed departmental requests regarding budget adjustments for the fiscal year, contracts for behavioral health services, library service agreements, and public safety grant allocations. Appointments were made to the Civil Service Commission and amendments to the Early Childhood Council bylaws were approved. Furthermore, the board held a closed session to discuss labor negotiations and anticipated litigation.
The commission reviewed the Airport Commerce Center Industrial Project, a proposed industrial warehouse facility comprising cold storage, manufacturing, and office space. Discussions centered on the environmental impact report, identifying potential benefits such as job creation and roadway improvements alongside unavoidable environmental impacts. Representatives from local labor unions and the applicant provided support for the project's economic impact. The commission ultimately voted to recommend that the Board of Supervisors certify the environmental impact report, adopt required findings, and approve the requested general plan amendments, zone changes, and the precise development plan.
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The board meeting began with a flag salute and a recognition of a veteran, followed by a pet-of-the-week presentation. The board considered and approved a consent agenda covering various administrative items. Key proclamations were made, designating October 2026 as Filipino American History Month and October 23-24, 2026, as Latination 13 during National Arts and Humanities Month. Presentations were given regarding the cultural and economic importance of both the Philippine Weekend in Delano and the Latination 13 event, including the introduction of the Philippine Weekend grand marshal.
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