Kern High School District

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Buyer type:: School District
Location:: Bakersfield, CA
Country:: US

Kern High School District RFPs

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Sale of Surplus Technology Items (Request for Quote)
Posted
Sep 16, 2026
Closes
Sep 30, 2026
Sale of surplus technology items.
Video Surveillance Installation: Phase Seven RFP
Posted
Sep 8, 2026
Closes
Sep 30, 2026
Provide and install cabling system for bosch security cameras. The contractor is responsible for installing owner-supplied bosch cameras and hardware for a complete operating security camera system.
District-Wide Annual Contract for Hazardous Abatement at Various Sites RFP
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Closes
Sep 30, 2026
Kern High School District is soliciting sealed bids for hazardous abatement work at various district sites under Bid No. 7100. The bid notice directs bidders to obtain the plans and specifications through the District's PlanetBids procurement portal and identifies a non-mandatory pre-bid meeting on September 22, 2026. The project is a public-works solicitation with prevailing-wage, contractor-registration, DVBE, and licensing requirements, and is not a grant program.

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Buyer Attributes

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City
The city where this buyer is located.
Bakersfield
Enrollment
Total student enrollment.
43,237
NCES ID
National Center for Education Statistics identifier.
0619540
Number of Schools
Total number of schools in the district.
25
Total Staff
Total number of staff members.
3,770.04
Highest Grade
Highest grade level offered.
Grade 12
Procurement Hell Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
46 / 100
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How to Sell to Kern High School District

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Procurement Hell Score
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- Sole Source: If sale is less than $109,300, avoid sole source; approvals are rare. Use co-ops instead.
- Coops: The district actively uses cooperative purchasing, notably Sourcewell 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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Sole Source
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- Kern High School District, CA maintains rigid adherence to competitive bidding and has no documented history of sole source awards above $109,300. Practical note: A sole source attempt will likely fail; redirect efforts to cooperative contracts.
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Cooperatives
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- The district actively uses cooperative purchasing, notably Sourcewell and NASPO ValuePoint, and authorizes piggybacking under California Public Contract Code Sections 20118 and 20652. Reference Sourcewell Account # 51594 when proposing via Sourcewell. Reach out to your Starbridge contact through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform to get onboarded to the recommended path.
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Kern High School District Contracts

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FOUNDATION FOR CALIF. COMMUNITY COLLEGES at Kern High School District
Effective: Jul 29, 2024Expires: Expiration date locked.Unlock
This K-12 Data Sharing and Services Partnership Agreement establishes a collaboration between the Foundation for California Community Colleges (on behalf of the California College Guidance Initiative, CCGI) and the Kern High School District (LEA). The agreement facilitates the LEA's sharing of student data with CaliforniaColleges.edu, a college and career planning platform, and outlines CCGI's provision of account support services. Key aspects include definitions, terms of termination, responsibilities for data sharing and implementation, and an explicit statement that services are provided free of charge to the LEA, contingent on CCGI's state funding. The document incorporates detailed Terms and Conditions of Partnership and a Data Privacy and Security Addendum.
Naviance, Inc. at Kern High School District
Effective: Jul 1, 2024Expires: Expiration date locked.Unlock
This document outlines a purchase order for Naviance Remote Consulting services totaling $9,600.00, provided by Naviance, Inc. (a PowerSchool Group LLC entity) to Kern High School District. The services, covering 40 hours of professional consulting and setup fees, are for the period from July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2025. The agreement is supported by a detailed sales quote and statement of work, outlining implementation processes, responsibilities, and terms.
Newsela at Kern High School District
Effective: Sep 19, 2023Expires: Expiration date locked.Unlock
This Customer Agreement outlines the purchase of 'Individual Virtual Add-On Session' and 'Newsela Science' by Golden Valley High School from Newsela, for a total contract value of $5,270.00. The services are effective from September 19, 2023, to July 10, 2024. The agreement details billing terms (upfront in full, Net 30, upon contract signature), renewal clauses, and references Newsela's standard Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Parent Institute for Quality Education at Kern High School District
Effective: Sep 18, 2024Expires: Expiration date locked.Unlock
This invoice from the Parent Institute for Quality Education (PIQE) charges Kem High School District $14,500.00 for 'Signature Family Engagement' services provided to North High School during Fall 2024. The services include a nine-week workshop for parents, curriculum development, recruitment, instruction by certified facilitators, and provision of materials. The program's graduation date was November 20, 2024. The invoice number is 9W-12-0528.
Solution Tree, Inc. at Kern High School District
Effective: Jan 8, 2024Expires: Expiration date locked.Unlock
This document outlines a Purchase Agreement between Solution Tree, Inc. and Bakersfield Christian for Onsite Professional Development, specifically an 'Up to the Challenge' session with Jay Jackson, scheduled for January 8, 2024. The total contract value is $4,800.00, with an effective agreement date of October 17, 2023. Payment terms include a 20% non-refundable deposit and the remaining balance due on January 8, 2024. The document also includes the official minutes from a Kern High School District Board of Trustees meeting on May 23, 2023, which records the approval of this purchase under RFQP No. 5637.

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Kern High School District Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
Date: Jun 22, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The board addressed several key items, including personnel appointments and litigation matters in closed session. The board adopted revisions to board policies and bylaws, and approved the Local Control and Accountability Plans for the district and workforce academy. Additionally, the meeting included reports on Western Association of Schools and Colleges accreditation, the Independent Study Program, and fiscal obligations regarding workers' compensation. The board also reviewed and approved various construction-related change orders, bid awards for school modernizations, and annual vendor contracts.
Kern High School District Board of Trustees Board Meeting
Date: Aug 3, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The board meeting included the swearing-in of a new student representative and the approval of an amended agenda and student expulsions. The superintendent provided updates on the upcoming academic year, including school start dates and the status of fall sports. During the public hearing, community members addressed the board regarding a proposed American history video curriculum, concerns about facility maintenance and budget oversight at the Arvin High School agriculture farm, the introduction of educational materials on prenatal development, and parking congestion issues affecting residents near Highland High School.

Key Contacts

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Kirstie ParkActivities Director

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Cecilia PulidoActivities Director

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Kern High School District

Kern High School District RFPs

Sale of Surplus Technology Items (Request for Quote)

Video Surveillance Installation: Phase Seven RFP

District-Wide Annual Contract for Hazardous Abatement at Various Sites RFP

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Kern High School District Contracts

FOUNDATION FOR CALIF. COMMUNITY COLLEGES at Kern High School District

Naviance, Inc. at Kern High School District

Newsela at Kern High School District

Parent Institute for Quality Education at Kern High School District

Solution Tree, Inc. at Kern High School District

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Kern High School District Board of Trustees Regular Meeting

Kern High School District Board of Trustees Board Meeting

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Kern High School District RFPs

Sale of Surplus Technology Items (Request for Quote)

Video Surveillance Installation: Phase Seven RFP

District-Wide Annual Contract for Hazardous Abatement at Various Sites RFP

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Kern High School District Contracts

FOUNDATION FOR CALIF. COMMUNITY COLLEGES at Kern High School District

Naviance, Inc. at Kern High School District

Newsela at Kern High School District

Parent Institute for Quality Education at Kern High School District

Solution Tree, Inc. at Kern High School District

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Kern High School District Board of Trustees Regular Meeting

Kern High School District Board of Trustees Board Meeting

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Kern High School District

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Kern High School District Contracts

FOUNDATION FOR CALIF. COMMUNITY COLLEGES at Kern High School District

Naviance, Inc. at Kern High School District

Newsela at Kern High School District

Parent Institute for Quality Education at Kern High School District

Solution Tree, Inc. at Kern High School District

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Kern High School District Board of Trustees Regular Meeting

Kern High School District Board of Trustees Board Meeting

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Kern High School District RFPs

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Kern High School District Contracts

FOUNDATION FOR CALIF. COMMUNITY COLLEGES at Kern High School District

Naviance, Inc. at Kern High School District

Newsela at Kern High School District

Parent Institute for Quality Education at Kern High School District

Solution Tree, Inc. at Kern High School District

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Kern High School District Board of Trustees Regular Meeting

Kern High School District Board of Trustees Board Meeting

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