Grant FundingGrantsDetected Jun 18, 2026

Kern COG has published Caltrans’ preliminary FY 2026‑27 State of Good Repair (SGR) transit allocation estimate for the region, totaling $1,745,717 across Kern County operators. The apportionment is based on PUC 99313 and 99314 formulas, with an even-year policy allocation of $164,578 to the cities of Arvin, California City, Delano, Tehachapi, and Wasco, plus shares for Golden Empire Transit, Kern Transit, McFarland, Ridgecrest, Shafter, Taft, and a planned transfer between GET and Tehachapi. Caltrans expects to open the CalSmart portal for the FY 2026‑27 program of projects in late July or early August 2026, and Kern COG is asking member agencies to submit proposed SGR project descriptions by June 15, 2026.This sets up near-term opportunities for transit agencies to scope and procure fleet replacements, facility rehabilitation, zero-emission bus infrastructure, IT and state-of-good-repair upgrades, where vendors can assist with project definition, engineering, and delivery aligned to SGR eligibility rules.

SGR funding is recurring and dedicated to transit state-of-good-repair projects; FY 2026‑27 includes an agreed apportionment swap between GET and Tehachapi based on a prior FY 22/23 transfer.

Kern COGKern Countywide SB 1 State of Good Repair Transit Funding Program FY 2026-27

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Pre-RFP signals like this typically surface 6–18 months before a formal RFP is posted. Vendors who engage during the planning window help shape requirements, build relationships with decision-makers, and position ahead of the competition before the solicitation goes public.

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Capital plan & early discussion

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Scoping & vendor outreach window

6–18 mo

RFP / solicitation posted

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