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 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
- April 16, 2026 Proposed contract presented to KHS Board for approval
- April 17, 2026 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
Alonso Hurtado
Director of Procurement and Business Optimization
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.
- RFQ Issues Date - Tuesday, December 16, 2025
- Bidder Questions Due - Friday, December 19, 2025 (2:00 PM PST)
- Responses to Questions due from KHS - Friday, December 26, 2025
- Proposal Due - Friday, January 9, 2026 (2:00 PM PST)
- KHS Board of Directors Meeting/Approval - Thursday, February 19, 2026
- Vendor Award Announcement - Friday, February 20, 2026
All proposals must be received by KHS no later than January 9, 2026 (2:00 PM PST). Late Proposals will NOT be considered or accepted.
Contact Information:
Alonso Hurtado
Director of Procurement and Business Optimization
2900 Buck Owens Blvd.
Bakersfield, CA 93308
661.664.5000
rfp@khs-net.com
Please post as follows:
The following timeline is based on KHS’ requirements and will be strictly adhered to unless modified by amendment.
- RFP Issue Date - Monday, December 22, 2025
- Bidders Questions Due - Friday, January 9, 2026 (2:00pm PST)
- Responses to Questions due from KHS - Friday, January 16, 2026
- Proposals Due - Friday, January 30, 2026 (2:00pm PST)
- KHS Board of Directors Meeting/Approval - Thursday, April 16, 2026
- Vendor Award Announcement - Friday, April 17, 2026
All proposals must be received by KHS no later than January, 30, 2026 (2:00 PM PST). Late Proposals will NOT be considered or accepted.
Contact information:
Alonso Hurtado
Director of Procurement and Business Optimization
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.
- RFP Issue Date - Friday, January 9, 2026
- Bidders Questions Due - Friday, January 16, 2026 (2:00 pm PST)
- Responses to Questions due from KHS - Friday, January 23, 2026
- Proposals Due - Friday, February 13, 2026 (2:00 pm PST)
- KHS Board of Directors Meeting/Approval - Thursday, April 16, 2026
- Vendor Award Announcement - Friday, April 17, 2026
All proposals must be received by KHS no later than February 13, 2026 (2:00 PM PST). Late Proposals will NOT be considered or accepted.
Contact Information:
Alonso Hurtado
Director of Procurement and Business Optimization
2900 Buck Owens Blvd.
Bakersfield, CA 93308
661.664.5000
rfp@khs-net.com