Probation Wi-Fi Project

Kern County is seeking a contractor to construct a new Wi-Fi system at three probation facilities, including the Youth Detention Center, Camp Owen, and Crossroads, with a mandatory pre-bid site visit and a September 15, 2026, bid deadline.

Kern County


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CS26-0004
Sep 15, 2026 12:00 PM
Jul 31, 2026 10:19 PM
Invitation for/to Bid (IFB/ITB)
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Original Solicitation Links
Contact
herreratr@kerncounty.com
+16618683043
1115 Truxtun Avenue, Bakersfield, CA, USA
Submission Instructions
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County of Kern, General Services Division of the County Administrative Office, 1115 Truxtun Avenue, Third Floor, Bakersfield, California 93301
Description

Kern County is soliciting bids for construction of a new Wi-Fi system at three probation facilities: the Youth Detention Center (YDC/Juvenile Hall), Camp Owen, and Crossroads. The project is a lump-sum bid and includes the construction and installation work necessary to provide Wi-Fi systems at all three sites. A mandatory pre-bid conference and site visit will be held at the Youth Detention Center on August 18, 2026. Optional site visits are scheduled for Camp Owen on August 19, 2026, and Crossroads on August 20, 2026. Addendum No. 1 rescheduled the bid opening from September 8, 2026, to September 15, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. The opportunity requires bid, payment, and performance bonds.

Classification Codes
NAICS238210Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors
PSCY1BGCONSTRUCTION OF ELECTRONIC AND COMMUNICATIONS FACILITIES
Smart Codes
wi-fi system constructionprobation facility networkingsite survey and installation
Specifications
Service
Timeline
Jul 31, 2026-Bid Posted Date
Aug 18, 2026-Mandatory Pre-Bid Conference and Site Visit (required)
Mandatory conference and site visit at the Youth Detention Center (YDC/Juvenile Hall).
Aug 19, 2026-Optional Pre-Bid Site Visit - Camp Owen (optional)
Aug 20, 2026-Optional Pre-Bid Site Visit - Crossroads (optional)
Aug 28, 2026-Q&A Deadline
Sep 15, 2026-Bid Due Date
Requirements
Required
  • Workers Compensation
  • General Liability — $2,000,000.00
  • Automobile Liability — $1,000,000.00
  • Pollution Legal Liability — $1,000,000.00
Required
  • Bid Bond — 10%
  • Payment Bond — 100%
  • Performance Bond — 100%
Documents
TitleDate Posted
Project ManualJul 31, 2026 03:18 PM
PlansJul 31, 2026 03:18 PM
Pre-Bid Job Walk Sign in Sheet - 8/18/2026Aug 31, 2026 11:49 AM
Addendum No 1Sep 02, 2026 08:33 AM
Pre-Bid Job Walk Sign In Sheet - 8/19/2026Aug 31, 2026 11:49 AM
Pre-Bid Job Walk Sign In Sheet - 8/20/2026Aug 31, 2026 11:49 AM
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