(sorted by due date and time)

RFP Title:  
FLEXIBLE HOUSING POOL OPERATOR SERVICES
Description:   The Housing Services Team provides housing and support through state and federal funding. Supported types include interim housing, bridge, permanent supportive, residential care, and sober living.
The Operator must combine funding sources, work with providers and County departments, and deliver outcomes like timely placements, landlord engagement, and housing stability.
Due Date/Time:   Wednesday, February 25, 2026 before 11:00 AM
Submitting Dept:   Behavioral Health and Recovery Services
Contact Information:  
Christina Frayre-Ramos
(661) 868-7534

RFP Title:  
RFI FOR TREATMENT AUTHORIZATION REVIEW SERVICES
Description:   Behavioral Health and Recovery Services is seeking information from qualified organizations to provide Treatment Authorization Review services. BHRS will review all responses and, if sufficient interest is received, may at its discretion initiate a formal Request for Proposal process. The Treatment Authorization Request process, as defined by the California Department of Health Care Services is the formal procedure through which Medi-Cal providers obtain prior approval for medical services
Due Date/Time:   Friday, February 27, 2026 before 11:00 AM
Submitting Dept:   Behavioral Health and Recovery Services
Contact Information:  
Christina Frayre-Ramos
(661) 868-7534

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 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:  
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