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Request for proposal

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

Provider and Member Portal

The following timeline is based on KHS’ requirements and will be strictly adhered to unless modified by amendment.

  • July 31, 2024 RFP release
  • August 14, 2024 Bidders questions due (2:00PM PST). Please e-mail.
  • August 21, 2024 KHS will e-mail responses to all bidders
  • September 6, 2024 Proposals due (2:00 PM PST)
  • September 17-27, 2024 Demos
  • December 13, 2024 Proposed contract presented to KHS Board for approval
  • December 16, 2024 Award announcement

All proposals must be received by KHS no later than September 6, 2024, (2:00 PM PST). Late Proposals will NOT be considered or accepted.

Contact Information

Mina Rama
Purchasing and Contracts Manager
2900 Buck Owens Blvd.
Bakersfield, CA 93308
661.664.5000
rfp@khs-net.com

Pharmacy Benefits Management RFP

The following timeline is based on KHS' requirements and will be strictly adhered to unless modified by amendment.

  • August 20, 2024 RFP released
  • August 23, 2024 Notice of Intent to Bid - Please email acknowledgement and confirmation
  • September 6, 2024 Bidders questions due (2:00 PM PST) Please email
  • September 13, 2024 KHS will email responses to all bidders
  • September 27, 2024 Proposal due (2:00 PM PST)
  • October 29, 2024 - October 31, 2024 Best and final presentations at KHS
  • December 19, 2024 - Proposed contract presented to KHS Board for approval
  • December 20, 2024 - Award announcement

All proposals must be received by KHS no later than September 27, 2024 (2:00 PM PST).
Late proposals will NOT be accepted.

Contact Information

Mina Rama
Purchasing and Contracts Manager
2900 Buck Owens Blvd.
Bakersfield, CA 93308

661.664.5000
rfp@khs-net.com

Enterprise Risk Assessment

The following timeline is based on KHS' requirements and will be strictly adhered to unless modified by amendment.

  • August 27, 2024 RFP released
  • September 11, 2024 Proposer Inquiry Deadline
  • September 20, 2024 Response to Proposer Question
  • September 27, 2024 at 2PM PST Proposal Due Date
  • September 30, 2024 - October 4, 2024 Evaluation of RFP
  • Board Review - Proposed contract presented at KHS Board Meeting for approval
  • October 11, 2024 Award Announcement

All proposals must be received by KHS no later than September 30, 2024 (2:00 PM PST). Late proposals will NOT be accepted.

Contact Information

Mina Rama
Purchasing and Contracts Manager
2900 Buck Owens Blvd.
Bakersfield, CA 93308

661.664.5000
rfp@khs-net.com

Company Security Guard RFP

This RFP contains a list of requirements for the Company Security Guards Service.

Timeline

The following timeline is based on KHS' requirements and will be strictly adhered to unless modified by amendment:

TIMELINE:

  • October 11, 2024 RFP release
  • October 15, 2024 Bidders questions due (2:00PM PST). Please e-mail.
  • October 25, 2024 KHS will e-mail responses to all bidders and post on site
  • November 15, 2024 Proposals due (2:00 PM PST)
  • December 19, 2024 Proposed contract presented to KHS Board for approval
  • December 20, 2024 Award announcement

All Proposals must be received by KHS no later than November 15, 2024 (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
661.664.5579 (fax)
rfp@khs-net.com

Professional Resources - IT RFQ

This RFQ contains a list of requirements for the Professional Resources – IT RFQ.

Timeline

The following timeline is based on KHS' requirements and will be strictly adhered to unless modified by amendment:

TIMELINE:

  • October 11, 2024 RFQ release
  • October 18, 2024 Questions Due
  • October 25, 2024 Responses to Questions Due
  • November 12, 2024 Proposals due (2:00 PM) PST
  • December 19, 2024 Proposed contract presented to KHS Board for approval
  • December 20, 2024 Award Announcement
  • January 2, 2025 Resources Start

All Proposals must be received by KHS no later than November 12, 2024 (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
661.664.5579 (fax)
rfp@khs-net.com