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Kern County, California bids and RFPs

Kern County, California posts bids and quote requests on Public Purchase. Purchasing contact: Board of Supervisors Office. Board of Supervisors agendas are published on the county's own website (PDFs).

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Key facts for bidders

Where bids are posted
Public Purchase portal
Bid platform
Public Purchase
Purchasing contact
Board of Supervisors Office
Board of Supervisors agendas
Own website (PDFs)

Source: Kern County website

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How to bid in Kern County

  1. Find the bid

    Kern County, California posts bids and quote requests on Public Purchase.

  2. Get the documents

    Register as a vendor on Public Purchase to download bid documents and receive addenda.

  3. Prepare your forms

    Most bids ask for: W-9; Certificate of insurance; Signed bid form and pricing sheet; Acknowledgment of every addendum.

  4. Submit before the deadline

    Follow the bid's instructions exactly: sealed envelope, mail, hand delivery or online upload. Late bids are usually rejected.

  5. Watch for the award

    Contracts are usually approved at a Board of Supervisors meeting; agendas are on the county's own website (PDFs).

State rules, forms and thresholds: How to sell to California counties. New to county bidding? Read how to find county bids and the bid checklist.

Questions about bidding in Kern County

How do I find bids from Kern County, California?

Kern County, California posts bids and quote requests on Public Purchase. Register as a vendor on Public Purchase to download bid documents and receive addenda.

Does Kern County use Public Purchase?

Yes. Kern County posts its bids and quote requests on Public Purchase. FactWise also lists them, free to view.

How do I register as a vendor with Kern County?

Register on Public Purchase so you can download documents and receive addenda. Ask the purchasing contact (Board of Supervisors Office) whether the county keeps a vendor list and how to get on it. See our guide to registering as a county vendor.

Who is the purchasing contact for Kern County, California?

Board of Supervisors Office.

When does the Kern County Board of Supervisors meet?

Meeting dates and agendas are published on the county's own website (PDFs). Agendas often show upcoming purchases before the bid is advertised, and contracts are usually approved at these meetings.

What forms do I need to bid in Kern County, California?

Each bid lists its own requirements. Most bids ask for: W-9; Certificate of insurance; Signed bid form and pricing sheet; Acknowledgment of every addendum.

Can I get alerts for new Kern County bids?

Yes. Follow Kern County on FactWise to get new bids and quote requests by email. Following up to 2 counties is free.