School Facilities Fund Release

The State of California, through the School Facilities Aid Program, has awarded an encumbrance-only contract to the Kern County Treasurer with a contract value of approximately $4.9 million. The award was executed on April 29, 2026, and authorizes the release of funds from the School Facilities Fund. As an encumbrance-only contract type, this award establishes a financial obligation without necessarily reflecting immediate expenditure or the delivery of goods or services by the Kern County Treasurer as a service provider.

The single line item under this contract authorizes one School Facilities Fund Release valued at $4,927,171.00. This contract structure indicates that the Kern County Treasurer, in its capacity as the awardee, is responsible for managing or distributing these funds in accordance with the School Facilities Aid Program's requirements. The specific performance location and detailed performance period are not specified in the available contract documentation, though the nature of the award suggests allocation of state funding directed toward school facility projects or improvements within Kern County, California.