Probation Wi-Fi Project

Kern County Department of Correction Services is requesting bids on a Wi-Fi system construction project at three probation facilities under Invitation #CS26-0004, with bids due September 8, 2026 at 10:59 a.m. (PDT) and a mandatory pre-bid conference and site visit on August 18, 2026 at 1:30 p.m. at the Youth Detention Center.

The scope covers construction of new Wi-Fi systems at three sites: Youth Detention Center (YDC/Juvenile Hall) at 1831 Ridge Road in Bakersfield, Camp Owen at 14401 Sierra Way in Kernville, and Crossroads at 17824 Quality Road in Bakersfield. Optional site visits are scheduled for Camp Owen on August 19 at 10:00 a.m. and Crossroads on August 20 at 10:00 a.m. The award will be made on a lump-sum basis to qualified electrical contractors, building equipment contractors, building finishing contractors, or other specialty trade contractors.

Bids must be submitted in paper format on a line-item basis. A bid bond of 10 percent, payment bond of 100 percent, and performance bond of 100 percent are required. Liquidated damages are set at $1,500 per calendar day. Start date and project duration are TBD. Questions are due July 31, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. (PDT) through an online Q&A portal. Contact Tressie Herrera at 661-868-3043 or herreratr@kerncounty.com for inquiries. Bids will be submitted to the owner's agent at Kern County GS Construction Services, 1115 Truxtun Avenue, 3rd Floor, Bakersfield, California 93301.