Kern Health Systems Purchasing Department, through a fair and open competition, assists in the process of obtaining goods and services by giving qualified companies the opportunity to compete for our business. Our purchasing authority is contingent upon strict adherence to company regulations. The procurement policies we follow ensure our compliance to these regulations and help us to procure quality and cost-effective goods and services.
Projects currently open to bid
Timeline
The following timeline is based on KHS' requirements and will be strictly adhered to unless modified by amendment:
TIMELINE:
- December 11, 2024 RFP release
- January 10, 2025 Bidders Questions Due at 2:00PM Please e-mail.
- January 17, 2025 KHS will e-mail responses to all Bidders
- January 31, 2025 Proposals due at 2:00PM PST
- April 17, 2025 Proposed contract presented to KHS Board for approval
- April 18, 2025 Award Announcement
- April 1, 2026 System Go-Live Date (must be no later than this date)
All Proposals must be received by KHS no later than January 31, 2025 at 2:00 PM. Late Proposals will NOT be considered or accepted.
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- View RFP ATTACHMENT A3 - KHS Comprehensive IT Assessment Questions
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- View Amendment #1
Contact information
Andrea Hylton
Director of Procurement and Facilities
2900 Buck Owens Blvd.
Bakersfield, CA 93308
661.664.5000
rfp@khs-net.com
This RFP contains a list of requirements for the General Counsel Service.
Timeline
The following timeline is based on KHS' requirements and will be strictly adhered to unless modified by amendment:
TIMELINE:
- January 31, 2025 RFP Issue Date
- February 18, 2025 Biddings Questions Due
- February 24, 2025 Responses to Question due from KHS
- March 3, 2025 Proposals due
- March 12-21, 2025 Interviews (If Applicable)
- April 17, 2025 KHS Board of Directors Meeting/Approval
- April 18, 2025 Vendor Award Announcement
All proposals must be received by KHS no later than March 3, 2025 (2:00 PM PST). Late Proposals will NOT be considered or accepted.
Contact information:
Devin W. Brown
devin.brown@khs-net.com
KHS Chief Legal and Human Resources Officer
2900 Buck Owens Blvd.
Bakersfield, CA 93308
The following timeline is based on KHS’ requirements and will be strictly adhered to unless modified by amendment.
- January 31, 2025 RFP Release
- February 14, 2025 Bidder Questions Due (2:00 PM PST) Please email
- February 25, 2025 KHS will email/publish responses to all Bidders
- March 3, 2025 Proposal due (2:00 PM PST)
- March 28, 2025 Proposal evaluations complete, finalist selected
- April 17, 2025 Proposed contract presented to Board for approval
- May 1, 2025 Award announcement
All proposals must be received by KHS no later than March 3, 2025, (2:00 PM PST). Late Proposals will NOT be considered or accepted.
Contact Information
Andrea Hylton
Director of Procurement and Facilities
2900 Buck Owens Blvd.
Bakersfield, CA 93308
661.664.5000
rfp@khs-net.com
The following timeline is based on KHS’ requirements and will be strictly adhered to unless modified by amendment.
- February 13, 2025 RFP Release
- February 18, 2025 Bidder Questions Due (2:00 PM PST) Please email
- February 24, 2025 KHS will email/publish responses to all Bidders
- March 12, 2025 Proposal due (2:00 PM PST)
- April 17, 2025 - June 19, 2025 Proposed contract presented to Board for approval
- April 18, 2025 - June 20, 2025 Award announcement
All proposals must be received by KHS no later than March 12, 2025, (2:00 PM PST). Late Proposals will NOT be considered or accepted.
Contact Information
Alonso Hurtado
Director of Strategic Initiatives
2900 Buck Owens Blvd.
Bakersfield, CA 93308
661.664.5000
TASRFP@khs-net.com
Timeline
The following timeline is based on KHS' requirements and will be strictly adhered to unless modified by an Amendment:
TIMELINE:
- February 21, 2025 RFP release
- February 28, 2025 Bidders Questions Due (2:00 PM PST) Please e-mail.
- March 14, 2025 KHS will e-mail responses to all Bidders
- March 28, 2025 Proposals due (2:00 PM PST)
- May 6, 2025 Proposals Review Finalization
- May 7 – 30, 2025 On-site/ Virtual presentations
- June 19, 2025 Proposed contract presented to KHS Board for approval
- June 20, 2025 Award Announcement
All Proposals must be received by KHS no later than March 28, 2025, 2:00 p.m.. Late Proposals will NOT be considered or accepted.
Contact information
Andrea Hylton
Director of Procurement and Facilities
2900 Buck Owens Blvd.
Bakersfield, CA 93308
661.664.5000
rfp@khs-net.com