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
The following timeline is based on KHS’ requirements and will be strictly adhered to unless modified by amendment.
- RFP Issue date – Friday, June 5, 2026
- Bidders Questions Due – Friday, June 12, 2026 (2:00 pm PST)
- Response to Questions Due – Friday, June 19, 2026
- Proposals Due – Wednesday, July 24, 2026 (2:00 pm PST)
- KHS Board of Directors Meeting/Approval – Thursday, August 13, 2026
- Vendor Award Announcement – Friday, August 14, 2026
All proposals must be received by KHS no later than July 24, 2026 (2:00 PM PST). Late Proposals will NOT be considered or accepted.
Alonso Hurtado
Senior Director of Corporate Services
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, July 10, 2026
- Bidders Questions Due - Friday, July 17, 2026 (2:00 pm PST)
- Responses to Questions due from KHS - Friday, July 24, 2026
- Proposals Due - Friday, July 31, 2026 (2:00 pm PST)
- KHS Board of Directors Meeting/Approval - Thursday, October 22, 2026
- Vendor Award Announcement - Friday, October 23, 2026
All proposals must be received by KHS no later than July 31, 2026 (2:00 PM PST). Late Proposals will NOT be considered or accepted.
Alonso Hurtado
Senior Director of Corporate Services
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 – Tuesday, July 21, 2026
- Bidders Questions Due - Friday, August 7, 2026 (2:00 pm PST)
- Responses to Questions due from KHS - Friday, August 14, 2026
- Proposals Due - Friday, August 28, 2026 (2:00 pm PST)
- KHS Board of Directors Meeting/Approval - Thursday, October 22, 2026
- Vendor Award Announcement - Friday, October 23, 2026
All proposals must be received by KHS no later than August 28, 2026 (2:00 PM PST). Late Proposals will NOT be considered or accepted.
Alonso Hurtado
Senior Director of Corporate Services
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, July 31, 2026 Bidders
- Questions Due -Friday, August 7, 2026 (2:00 pm PST)
- Responses to Questions due from KHS - Friday, August 14, 2026
- Proposals Due - Friday, August 28, 2026 (2:00 pm PST) KHS
- Board of Directors Meeting/Approval - Thursday, October 22, 2026
- Vendor Award Announcement - Friday, October 23, 2026
All proposals must be received by KHS no later than August 28, 2026 (2:00 PM PST). Late Proposals will NOT be considered or accepted.
Alonso Hurtado
Senior Director of Corporate Services
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 Issue Date – Thursday, October 15, 2026
- Bidders Questions Due – Thursday, October 22, 2026 (2:00 pm PST)
- Responses to Questions due from KHS - Friday, October 23, 2026
- Proposals Due - Friday, October 30, 2026 (2:00 pm PST)
- KHS Board of Directors Meeting/Approval - Thursday, December 17, 2026
- Vendor Award Announcement - Friday, December 18, 2026
All proposals must be received by KHS no later than October 30, 2026 (2:00 PM PST). Late Proposals will NOT be considered or accepted.
Alonso Hurtado
Senior Director of Corporate Services
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, October 16, 2026
- Bidders Questions Due – Friday, October 30, 2026 (2:00 pm PST)
- Responses to Questions due from KHS - Friday, November 6, 2026
- Proposals Due - Friday, November 13, 2026 (2:00 pm PST)
- KHS Board of Directors Meeting/Approval - Thursday, December 17, 2026
- Vendor Award Announcement - Friday, December 18, 2026
All proposals must be received by KHS no later than November 13, 2026 (2:00 PM PST). Late Proposals will NOT be considered or accepted.
Alonso Hurtado
Senior Director of Corporate Services
2900 Buck Owens Blvd.
Bakersfield, CA 93308
661.664.5000
rfp@khs-net.com