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, May 1, 2026
- Bidders Questions Due - Friday, May 8, 2026 (2:00 pm PST)
- Responses to Questions due from KHS - Friday, May 15, 2026
- Proposals Due - Friday, May 29 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 May 29, 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, 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 2, 2026
- Quotes Due - Thursday, July 16, 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 16, 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
- 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 16, 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