RFPs and Bids - Procurement

The Kern Community College District's Purchasing Department, under the Business Services division, handles the procurement of supplies, material, equipment and non-construction services from responsible vendors at the lowest cost or best value.

Consistent with the California Public Contract Code, the District solicits Invitations to Bid, Requests for Proposals (RFP), Requests for Qualifications (RFQu), or other formal methods of procurement for contracts exceeding bid limits.

Active RFPs, Bids and RFQu

 

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RFP- SECTOR INVESTMENT COORDINATOR (SICs) obo KERN COALITION

The Kern Community College District on behalf of Kern Coalition, invites your company to submit a Proposal for Sector Investment Coordinators (SICs), for its college needs.

Working on behalf of the Kern Coalition - the Kern County region participant of the State of California’s California Jobs First Regional Initiative- The Kern Community College District (“KCCD”, "Kern CCD", "District") is soliciting proposals from qualified consultants or vendors experienced in providing robust technical assistance to advance strategic regional economic objectives for the priority sectors outlined in the Kern California Jobs First Regional Plan Part 2 for the duration of the Catalyst phase of the California Jobs First’s Regional Investment Initiative through September 30, 2026. KCCD is acting as both a fiduciary agent and as a Kern Coalition Co-Convener member partner.

Key dates associated with this Request for Proposal include:

First week Advertisement of RFP                                    October 25, 2024

Second week Advertisement of RFP                               November 1, 2024

Deadline for Proposer Questions                                     November 11, 2024, at 12:00 p.m.

RFP Submission Deadline                                                 November 19, 2024, at 2:00 p.m.

Notice of Award                                                                 November 26, 2024
Submitted to the Board of Trustees for Approval

Board Award Date                                                              December 12, 2024

 

10/25/2024 Public Notice

10/29/2024 Addendum #1

 

ACCEPTING PROPOSALS

   

 


Recently Awarded

RFP ID Title
#KCCD-2024-001

RFP- BEVERAGE POURING RIGHTS_EXCLUSIVE BEVERAGE CONTRACT

The Kern Community College District (“KCCD”) is herein soliciting sealed bids for an Exclusive Beverage Contract. The successful vendor will provide full service vending and direct delivery sales distribution services for carbonated beverages, non-carbonated beverages and paper goods for all Bakersfield College, Cerro Coso Community College and Porterville College locations. The successful bidder will provide all vending machines, fountain units, ice machine units and other accessory equipment that meets or exceeds the current level of service.
The successful vendor will have exclusive pouring rights for carbonated fountain syrup, carbonated and non-carbonated direct delivery sales, bottled water and carbonated and non-carbonated vending drinks. This RFP and the resultant contract do not include exclusive rights for coffee and tea products.

Key Action Dates

Listed below are important times and dates related to this RFP, including deadlines by which certain actions must be taken. Any changes to these key action dates will be issued as amendments to all prospective Vendors.

RFP Release Date

September 6, 2024

First week Advertisement of RFP

September 6, 2024

Second week Advertisement of RFP

September 13, 2024

Deadline to request dates and times for facility site visit if desired

September 17, 2024

Facility site visits if desired

TBD

Deadline for questions (submit to Activation Systems)

September 27, 2024

Answers provided to questions

October 1, 2024

Final proposals submitted

October 15, 2024

Proposal presentations

October 2024

Proposal revisions as needed

October 2024

Bid Award Date (tentative)

November 14, 2024

Transition Date

January 1, 2025

9/6/2024 Public Notice

10/9/2024 Addendum #1

11/8/2024 Notice of Award

 

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RFQu- Request for Qualifications- INDEPENDENT AUDIT SERVICES

This Request for Qualifications (RFQu) provides interested vendors with information to prepare and submit qualifications for consideration by Kern Community College District (“KCCD” or “the District”) to hire a consultant for the purposes of providing audit services throughout the district. It is the intention of KCCD for the consultants to work with Bakersfield College, Cerro Coso Community College, and Porterville College for the purpose of providing audit expertise, practical knowledge, and experience.
The District has elected to conduct a qualification and cost-based procurement of such services. It is the District’s intent to select a pool of finalists who will be invited to participate further in this process, which will consist of interviews, presentations, and negotiations in order to establish a final contract. It is also expressly understood and agreed that the submission of a qualification does not require or obligate Kern Community College District to pursue a contract with any prospective consultant.
Bidder is hereby informed that this RFQu is intended as an informal solicitation of Qualification only. It is not intended, nor is it to be construed as engaging in formal competitive bidding pursuant to any statute, ordinance, policy, or regulation.

 

Key Action Dates

Listed below are important times and dates related to this RFQu, including deadlines by which certain actions must be taken. Any changes to these key action dates will be issued as amendments to all prospective Vendors.

Deadline for Proposer Questions              September 11, 2024 at 12:00 p.m.

RFQu Submission Deadline                       September 25, 2024 at 2:00 p.m.

9/6/2024 Addendum #1

9/9/2024 Addendum #2

9/16/2024 Addendum #3

10/29/2024 Notice of Award

 

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RFP- FOOD SERVICES AT KERN CCD FOR CERRO COSO COMMUNITY COLLEGE

The purpose of this Request for Proposal (RFP) is to solicit proposals for Food Services at Kern Community College District for Cerro Coso Community College. Any resulting agreement will be between the supplier whose proposal is selected and the Kern Community College District ("District" or "KCCD").

Key Action Dates
Listed below are important times and dates related to this RFP, including deadlines by which certain actions must be taken. Any changes to these key action dates will be issued as amendments to all prospective Vendors.

First week Advertisement of RFP            May 17, 2024

Second week Advertisement of RFP       May 24, 2024

Deadline for Proposer Questions             May 30, 2024, at 12:00 p.m.

RFP Submission Deadline                         June 11, 2024, at 2:00 p.m.

Notice of Award                                         TBD
Submitted to the Board of Trustees for Approval

Board Award Date                                      August 8, 2024

 

5/17/2024 Public Notice

5/29/2024 Addendum #1

7/11/2024 Notice of Award

 

#DO240402

RFP - STRATEGY DEVELOPMENT AND PROJECT MANAGEMENT obo KERN COALITION

The purpose of this Request for Proposal (RFP) is for the Kern Community College District (“KCCD”, "Kern CCD", "District") on behalf of the Kern Coalition to solicit proposals from qualified consultants or vendors specializing in community-based planning and economic development to support the development of an economic strategy as part of the CA Jobs First Planning Phase II. 

Key Action Dates listed below are important times and dates related to this RFP, including deadlines by which certain actions must be taken. Any changes to these key action dates will be issued as amendments to all prospective Vendors. 

First week Advertisement of RFP                  March 5, 2024

Second week Advertisement of RFP             March 12, 2024

Deadline for RFP Questions                            March 19, 2024, at 12:00 p.m.

RFP Submission Deadline                               April 2, 2024, at 2:00 p.m.

Notice of Award                                               TBD

Submitted to the Board of Trustees for Approval

Board Award Date                                            April 16, 2024

03/05/2024 Public Notice

3/21/2024 Addendum #1

3/26/2024 Addendum #2

3/27/2024 Addendum #3

3/28/2024 Addendum #4

4/8/2024 Notice of Award

 

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Request for Qualifications - Legal Services

09/11/2023 Addendum #1

CANCELLED #CC240131

RFP- DEVELOPMENT OF A MOBILE AND ENROLLMENT VEHICLE FOR
CERRO COSO COMMUNITY COLLEGE
 1/10/2024 Public Notice

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RFP - COMMERCIAL TRUCK SIMULATORS

The purpose of this Request for Proposal (RFP) is to solicit proposals for the purchase of two (2) Commercial Truck Simulators for the Bakersfield College Applied Science Department. Any resulting agreement will be between the supplier whose proposal is selected and the Kern Community College District ("District" or "KCCD"). Key Action Dates Listed below are important times and dates related to this RFP, including deadlines by which certain actions must be taken. Any changes to these key action dates will be issued as amendments to all prospective Vendors. First week Advertisement of RFP July 13, 2023 Second week Advertisement of RFP July 20, 2023 Deadline for RFP Questions July 27, 2023, at 12:00 p.m. RFP Submission Deadline August 2, 2023, at 2:00 p.m. Notice of Award August 9, 2023 Submitted to the Board of Trustees for Approval Board Award Date September 14, 2023

7/12/2023 Public Notice

7/27/2023 Addendum

7/31/2023 Addendum

8/09/2023 Notice of Award

 

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RFP - FORKLIFT SIMULATOR VR TRAINERS

The purpose of this Request for Proposal (RFP) is to solicit proposals for Forklift Simulator VR Trainers for the Bakersfield College Industrial Technology Department. Any resulting agreement will be between the supplier whose proposal is selected and the Kern Community College District ("District" or "KCCD"). Key Action Dates Listed below are important times and dates related to this RFP, including deadlines by which certain actions must be taken. Any changes to these key action dates will be issued as amendments to all prospective Vendors. First week Advertisement of RFP June 13, 2023 Second week Advertisement of RFP June 20, 2023 Deadline for Proposer Questions June 27, 2023, at 12:00 p.m. RFP Submission Deadline July 5, 2023, at 2:00 p.m. Notice of Award July 11, 2023 Submitted to the Board of Trustees for Approval Board Award Date August 8, 2023

05/31/2023 Public Notice

06/27/2023 Addendum

06/29/2023 Addendum

07/12/2023 Notice of Award

 

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RFP – Management of Bookstores for Kern Community College District

The Kern Community College District and its college campuses, invite your company to submit a Proposal for the Management and Operation of the KCCD Bookstores. Key dates associated with this Request for Proposal are provided in the RFP. General Information and Specifications may be obtained at the Kern Community College District, Business Services website at https://www.kccd.edu/current-rfp-listing or interested bidders may register (registration instructions attached) at www.publicpurchase.com to obtain the RFP. If your company is not interested in responding to this bid request, please complete the “No Bid” Response Form, located on page 55, Attachment E, of the attached Request for Proposal, and return the form via email purchasing@kccd.edu or fax (661) 336-5178. If you have any questions relating to this Request for Proposal offering or would like an electronic copy of the Request for Proposal emailed to you, please contact Purchasing & Contracts via email at purchasing@kccd.edu or phone at (661) 336-5155.

11/30/2022 Public Notice

01/03/2023 Addendum

01/03/2023 Addendum

01/05/2023 Addendum

03/20/2023 Notice of Award