Kern County Awards Technology Contract to Northstar-is Inc (July 2026)

The Kern County Board of Supervisors approved a retroactive agreement with Northstar-IS, Inc. for an IHSS-focused electronic case management system, not to exceed $355,800, for the period July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2028. The system will support compliance with procedures and regulations for the In-Home Supportive Services program.

Scope & details

The full contract record, as filed.

Contract amount

Not to exceed $355,800

Contract type

TECHNOLOGY

Contract term

July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2028

Renewal date

2028-06-30

Document type

Minutes

Source document

County of Kern Board of Supervisors Summary of Proceedings 2026-07-28

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about this contract, answered from the record.

Who was awarded the technology contract by Kern County?

Northstar-is Inc was awarded this technology contract by Kern County, as recorded on July 28, 2026. The contract value is Not to exceed $355,800.

How much is the Northstar-is Inc contract with Kern County worth?

The Northstar-is Inc contract with Kern County is valued at Not to exceed $355,800, covering technology work.

What type of contract is this?

This is a Technology contract, documented as a minutes record, structured as a not-to-exceed (ceiling) agreement.

Where was this contract approved?

This contract appears in County of Kern Board of Supervisors Summary of Proceedings 2026-07-28 (Minutes), dated July 28, 2026 from Kern County. Civic IQ extracts contract records directly from agency meeting documents and solicitations.

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