(sorted by due date and time)

RFP Title:  
Request for Proposal for Older Americans Act Ombudsman Program
Description:   KCAASD seeks qualified vendors to administer Older Americans Act (OAA) programs under Title III/VII/Ombudsman from July 2026 through June 2028. Estimated funding is $380,619. To receive a Request For Proposal submit a request to Martin Reynoso, KCAASD, 5357 Truxtun Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93309, call 661-868-1061, or email reynosom@kerncounty.com. A Preproposal meeting will be held 2/25/26 at 9:00 AM.  Final proposals are due before 11am March 12, 2026.
Due Date/Time:   Thursday, March 12, 2026 before 11:00 AM
Submitting Dept:   Aging and Adult Services
Contact Information:  
Martin Reynoso
(661) 868-1061  phone
(661) 493-9682  FAX

RFP Title:  
Request For Qualifications To Provide Flexible Housing Pool Services
Description:   Behavioral Health and Recovery Services is seeking qualified contractors to provide Flexible Housing Pool Operator Services within Kern County. The selected contractor will be responsible for managing a pool of flexible funds designated to secure housing for individuals experiencing homelessness or housing instability.
Due Date/Time:   Monday, March 23, 2026 before 11:00 AM
Submitting Dept:   Behavioral Health and Recovery Services
Contact Information:  
Jewelle Scales
(661) 868-6676

RFP Title:  
Request For Applications For Certification Review Hearing Officers
Description:   The County of Kern is seeking qualified attorneys, licensed in the State of California to act as Certification Review Hearing Officers in connection with Certification Hearings pursuant to Welfare and Institutions Code Section 5256 and Capacity Hearings pursuant to Welfare and Institutions Code Section 5332 for adult and minor mental health clients who have been involuntarily detained at County inpatient psychiatric facilities.
Due Date/Time:   Monday, March 23, 2026 before 4:00 PM
Submitting Dept:   Behavioral Health and Recovery Services
Contact Information:  
Jewelle Scales
(661) 868-6676

RFP Title:  
RFQ to provide Environmental, Geotechnical and Civil Engineering Svcs
Description:   The Public Works Department, Waste Management Division, is issuing a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) to obtain on-call, as-needed Environmental, Geotechnical, and Civil Engineering services.
Due Date/Time:   Thursday, March 26, 2026 before 11:00 AM
Submitting Dept:   Public Works
Contact Information:  
Kerri Paulson
(661) 862-8705

RFP Title:  
RFP to provide Operation of a Public Transit System K-2026
Description:   The County of Kern is seeking qualified Public Transit consultant to develop/provide proposals for operation of the countywide public transit system servicing primarily the unincorporated areas of Kern County. Kern Transit invites proposals for the operation of the transit system for a five year period.
Due Date/Time:   Tuesday, March 31, 2026 before 11:00 AM
Submitting Dept:   Public Works
Contact Information:  
Francisca Smith
(661) 862-5097

RFP Title:  
Psychiatric Physician Services
Description:   The County of Kern, through Kern Behavioral Health & Recovery Services (KernBHRS) is seeking qualified Psychiatric Medical Professionals to provide psychiatric physician services at KernBHRS clinics.
Due Date/Time:   Friday, June 26, 2026 before 11:00 AM
Submitting Dept:   Behavioral Health and Recovery Services
Contact Information:  
Rachelle Higgins
(661) 549-3631