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Posted
Oct 7, 2026
Oct 21, 2026
Kern County’s Waste Management Department seeks four new and unused 48-foot walking floor trailers in accordance with its attached vehicle specifications. Bidders must complete and return the specifications with their bid response. Responses are due October 21, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. PDT.
Posted
Oct 6, 2026
Oct 20, 2026
The County of Kern is seeking bids for two new and unused tracked skid steer track loaders of the most current model year available, meeting the attached specifications. Bidders must submit a completed Quotation Request and specification document online through Public Purchase or deliver a sealed bid to Kern County Purchasing in Bakersfield. Responses are due by 11:00 a.m. PDT on October 20, 2026; late bids will be rejected.
Posted
Sep 29, 2026
Oct 28, 2026
Request for proposals for road rehabilitation services on Rosamond Boulevard, including concrete work, asphalt paving, and installation of various road components.
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This is an agreement for Workers' Compensation Services between the County of Kern and CorVel Enterprise Comp, Inc. (later CorVel Healthcare Corporation, then CorVel Enterprise Claims, Inc.). The initial agreement, effective April 1, 2015, outlined services including medical bill review, PPO, and inpatient hospital review. Four amendments have been issued: Amendment 1 (March 16, 2015) changed the seller's name and added clearinghouse services; Amendment 2 (October 2020) extended the term until March 31, 2023, and updated service fees; Amendment 3 (May 9, 2023) further extended the term until March 31, 2026, and updated fees; and Amendment 4 (April 1, 2026) updated the seller's name again, extended the term until March 31, 2029, updated service fees, and introduced annual maximum transaction fees.
This document details a Professional Services Agreement between the County of Kern and Professional Dynamics, Inc. for utilization review and nurse case management services in workers' compensation. Initially effective April 1, 2025, with a term until March 31, 2027, and a total cap of $175,000, the agreement was later amended on October 28, 2025. The amendment revised the effective start date to October 28, 2025, extended the term until December 31, 2028, and changed the compensation structure to an annual cap of $175,000. The contract includes specific pricing for services and a Business Associate Agreement for HIPAA compliance.
This document details an 'Agreement for Investigative Services' between Kern County and DigiStream Investigations for workers' compensation fraud claims. The original agreement, effective April 1, 2025, had a maximum compensation of $125,000 over 36 months. An amendment, also effective April 1, 2025, revised the compensation to an annual cap of $100,000 and extended the contract term until December 31, 2028. Services include surveillance, social media monitoring, and record retrieval, with rates detailed in an updated Exhibit A. The contract also includes a Business Associate Agreement for HIPAA compliance.
The document details various exhibits, including a business travel policy, service level agreements, support call processes, and two primary statements of work. The first SOW (Exhibit E Schedule 1) outlines the implementation of a Records Management system, detailing project methodology, roles, and stages for Kern County Recorder. The second SOW (Exhibit E Schedule 2) describes the scope of work for eCertify and Vitals Access services, including secure online portals for vital records requests and payment processing, noting a 3-year term for SSL certification within eCertify.
This document outlines a comprehensive agreement between Workday, Inc. and County of Kern for a suite of subscription services, training, and a success plan. The core Main Subscription Agreement (00409683.0) is supplemented by a primary Subscription Order Form (00397863.0) for various Workday modules (HCM, Financials, Analytics) over a ten-year term, effective October 13, 2023, with a total cost of $24,049,995. A Training Order Form (00397858.0) covers $155,000 in training fees, and a Workday Success Plan Order Form (00413248.0) adds $2,150,115 for an Accelerate Plus plan over five years. The overall agreement includes terms for data security, privacy (HIPAA compliance), service levels, and various general provisions. The contracts generally commence on October 13, 2023, and extend up to October 12, 2033, for the longest service term.
Board meetings and strategic plans from County of Kern
The Board of Supervisors discussed and took action on numerous items, including closed session matters regarding labor negotiations and litigation. The meeting covered various planning and natural resources issues, such as the Malibu Vineyards Industrial Parkway project, several General Plan amendments, zone classification changes, and conditional use permits for solar facility and battery storage projects. Public works items included streetlight service charge assessments and nuisance abatement work. The Board also reviewed administrative matters, including the Kern County Hospital Authority budget, a new sole source agreement for the Emergency Housing Voucher Program, salary revisions to conform with Senate Bill 525, and various utility easements and consultant agreements.
The Board addressed a variety of items, including several closed session matters involving labor negotiators and legal counsel. Public hearings were held regarding general plan amendments and zoning changes for specific land use projects, including solar facility development and residential rezoning. The Board also reviewed and approved multiple departmental requests, such as grant agreements for homeless outreach and public infrastructure projects, budget adjustments for various county service areas, and engineering consultant contract amendments. Furthermore, the Board authorized capital asset acquisitions, property purchases for the Fire Department, and contributions to local organizations and non-profits.
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The meeting covered routine consent items and a closed session update. Key discussions focused on conditions at local detention centers, including concerns about food quality and the timeliness of medical care. The Board also deliberated on a legal inquiry regarding the potential withdrawal of public funds from private businesses. A major portion of the meeting was dedicated to Assembly Joint Resolution 23 (AJR23), resulting in the adoption of a formal position letter to the State Legislature that outlines the economic and regulatory burdens placed on rural counties by statewide policies. Additionally, the Board heard public input concerning local socioeconomic issues, including housing costs, educational statistics, and animal shelter overcrowding.
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