Kern County bids, RFPs and contracts
Bakersfield, CaliforniaPop. 927,068 · kerncounty.com- Latest pre-RFP
- Oct 28, 2026
- 10 days ago
- Pre-RFPs
- 254
- 20+ in the last 30 days
- Open bids
- 2+
- Next due Nov 10
- Contracts
- 13,309
- 3,459 vendors
The 30-second brief
254 pre-RFPs (projects, hiring and grants) found in Kern County's meetings, most in public safety and information technology. The latest, from Oct 28: County Reviewing Nuisance Abatement and Cost Recovery Operations.
Capital Projects leads its tracked contracts and projects, followed by Grants and Public Works.
2+ open RFPs, the next due Nov 10. Latest awards: Trinity Services Group Inc for trinity Services Group Inmate Food Contract Increased (Increase of $160,764; new amount not to exceed $6,344,005, Oct 2026) and Recology Waste Solutions for county Adds $2.2 Million to Recology Landfill Contract (Estimated increase of $2,243,063, Oct 2026).
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Pre-RFP projects
Projects, hiring and grants found in Kern County's meetings, before they turn into RFPs.
Open bids and RFPs
Solicitations Kern County is accepting responses to now, then its most recent closed ones.
Vendors and contracts
Who Kern County buys from, taken from council records. 13,309 contracts with 3,459 vendors.
Who decides
Procurement leads, department heads and budget holders at Kern County.
Questions about Kern County
How do I become an approved vendor for Kern County?
Kern County currently works with 3,459 vendors across contract types including FOOD_SERVICES, MAINTENANCE, OTHER, STAFFING, and PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES. Start by reviewing their procurement guidelines and vendor registration requirements. There are 111 known contacts at this agency to help you find the right point of entry. Getting in early — before opportunities go to formal bid — gives you a significant edge.
How do I win a contract with Kern County?
Small purchases under CA's simplified acquisition threshold can be awarded directly — no formal bidding required. Recent meeting discussions at Kern County include Kern County — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), Kern County — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), and Kern County — Procurement Intelligence (January 2026), suggesting active spending in these areas. The key is timing: reach the right department head while they're still scoping the project, not after the RFP is already live. Monitoring what agencies are discussing and spending on helps you start conversations before the competition.
Where does Kern County publish RFPs?
Kern County publishes formal RFPs on its official website and CA's state procurement portal. We're currently tracking 82 solicitations from Kern County. The most active RFP sectors are Capital Projects, Grants, Public Works. Aggregating all sources into one place ensures you never miss an opportunity.
Who makes purchasing decisions at Kern County?
At Kern County, purchasing decisions are overseen by the county administrator and board of commissioners, with department directors holding budget authority. Key departments include General Services — Property Management, Kern County Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCo), Detentions Bureau, Kern County Probation Department, and Kern County Sheriff's Office — Lerdo Justice Facility. Knowing who controls budget and who influences vendor selection is the difference between a warm introduction and a cold call. Verified contact details are available for 111 decision-makers at Kern County.
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What does Kern County spend the most on?
Based on 21,885 tracked contracts, Kern County spends most on Capital Projects (11,253), Grants (3,953), Public Works (2,995), Environmental Services (1,998), and Public Health (1,686). Contract types include FOOD_SERVICES, MAINTENANCE, OTHER, STAFFING, and PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES. A complete spending breakdown — by category, vendor, contract value, and renewal date — helps you target the highest-value opportunities.
Who are Kern County's current vendors?
Kern County currently works with vendors including TRINITY SERVICES GROUP INC, RECOLOGY WASTE SOLUTIONS, CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF FOOD & AGRICULTURE (CDFA), ADAPTIVE NETWORKS DBA WEDOITBETTER INC, NEXT HORIZON RECOVERY LLC DBA DESERT OASIS RECOVERY, BEFRA FARMING LLC, STEWARDS OF THE SEQUOIA, TEHACHAPI POLICE DEPARTMENT, GRANITE CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, and TEHACHAPI ART COMMISSION. These vendors span contract types like FOOD_SERVICES, MAINTENANCE, OTHER, STAFFING, and PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES. Understanding who the incumbents are — what they were awarded and when contracts are up for renewal — helps you position competitively.
What projects is Kern County working on?
Based on 25 tracked meetings, Kern County is actively discussing: Kern County — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), Kern County — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), Kern County — Procurement Intelligence (January 2026), Kern County Supervisors Meeting: Planning, Parks, Senior Services Addressed, and Kern County Supervisors Meeting: Sewer Expansion, Land Use & Road Repairs. These meeting topics indicate active project areas where the agency is scoping requirements, allocating budget, or evaluating vendors — often 6–18 months before formal RFPs are published.
How many active solicitations does Kern County have?
Kern County currently has 82 active solicitations. These solicitations span sectors including Capital Projects (11,253), Grants (3,953), and Public Works (2,995). New opportunities are added as they're published across the agency's website, CA's state portal, and other sources.