Kern High bids, RFPs and contracts
Bakersfield, California43,020 students · kernhigh.org- Latest pre-RFP
- Oct 6, 2026
- 27 days ago
- Pre-RFPs
- 201
- 20+ in the last 30 days
- Open bids
- 3+
- Next due Nov 4
- Contracts
- 8,009
- 2,986 vendors
The 30-second brief
201 pre-RFPs (projects, hiring and grants) found in Kern High's meetings, most in education & training and public health. The latest, from Oct 6: Concerns Raised Over Policy Change Transparency.
Education & Training leads its tracked contracts and projects, followed by Capital Projects and Information Technology.
3+ open RFPs, the next due Nov 4. Latest awards: I Choose My Future Consulting Inc for red Ribbon Week Presentation Approved for Vista West ($3,000.00, Oct 2026) and Kern Community College District for kern Community College Dual Enrollment Agreements Approved (Oct 2026).
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Pre-RFP projects
Projects, hiring and grants found in Kern High's meetings, before they turn into RFPs.
Open bids and RFPs
Solicitations Kern High is accepting responses to now, then its most recent closed ones.
Vendors and contracts
Who Kern High buys from, taken from council records. 8,009 contracts with 2,986 vendors.
Who decides
Procurement leads, department heads and budget holders at Kern High.
Questions about Kern High
How do I become an approved vendor for Kern High?
Kern High currently works with 2,986 vendors across contract types including PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, LICENSE, SUPPLIES, OTHER, and TECHNOLOGY. Start by reviewing their procurement guidelines and vendor registration requirements. There are 281 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 High?
Small purchases under CA's simplified acquisition threshold can be awarded directly — no formal bidding required. Recent meeting discussions at Kern High include Kern High — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), Kern High — Procurement Intelligence (January 2026), and Vista Continuation High School Modernization Project: Hearing Summary, 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 High publish RFPs?
Kern High publishes formal RFPs on its official website and CA's state procurement portal. We're currently tracking 1,380 solicitations from Kern High. The most active RFP sectors are Education & Training, Capital Projects, Information Technology. Aggregating all sources into one place ensures you never miss an opportunity.
Who makes purchasing decisions at Kern High?
At Kern High, purchasing decisions are overseen by the superintendent's office and school board, with department heads like the Director of Facilities, CTO, and Business Administrator. Key departments include Kern Valley High School, and School Support Services. 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 281 decision-makers at Kern High.
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What does Kern High spend the most on?
Based on 3,192 tracked contracts, Kern High spends most on Education & Training (1,399), Capital Projects (871), Information Technology (494), Grants (216), and Infrastructure & Maintenance (212). Contract types include PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, LICENSE, SUPPLIES, OTHER, and TECHNOLOGY. A complete spending breakdown — by category, vendor, contract value, and renewal date — helps you target the highest-value opportunities.
Who are Kern High's current vendors?
Kern High currently works with vendors including I CHOOSE MY FUTURE CONSULTING INC, KERN COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT, WRITE BRAIN BOOKS/WORLD, IXL LEARNING, SOILS ENGINEERING INC, DONORSCHOOSE, SHAFTER NURSING CARE, DELTAMATH SOLUTION INC, SPECIAL EXPLORERS CENTER, and JOSEPH & NACE OPTOMETRIC CORPORATION DBA VISUAL PROCESSING OPTOMETRY. These vendors span contract types like PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, LICENSE, SUPPLIES, OTHER, and TECHNOLOGY. Understanding who the incumbents are — what they were awarded and when contracts are up for renewal — helps you position competitively.
What projects is Kern High working on?
Based on 11 tracked meetings, Kern High is actively discussing: Kern High — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), Kern High — Procurement Intelligence (January 2026), Vista Continuation High School Modernization Project: Hearing Summary, Vista Continuation High School Modernization Project - Bakersfield, CA, and Title IX Dominates Kern High Meeting: Resolution & Community Concerns. 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 High have?
Kern High currently has 1,380 active solicitations. These solicitations span sectors including Education & Training (1,399), Capital Projects (871), and Information Technology (494). New opportunities are added as they're published across the agency's website, CA's state portal, and other sources.