The Kern High School District seeks Dell and miscellaneous products for district-wide use, including desktops, laptops, workstations, and Chromebooks. The technical scope includes BIOS configuration and Windows Autopilot for Dell devices, as well as a purchasing portal with electronic-ordering punch-out integration into the district's ERP system. Requirements include asset identification and labeling, with deliveries F.O.B. Destination.
Kern High School District is soliciting a lump-sum bid to demolish the existing varsity baseball and softball scoreboards at Frontier High School and install new district-provided Daktronics scoreboards. The work includes removing the existing scoreboards, support columns, and footings, and installing new foundations, steel columns, paving, conduits, and electrical systems. The contractor must provide connections, testing, commissioning, startup, and final system acceptance for a fully operational installation.
Sole Source:If sale is less than $109,300, avoid sole source; approvals are rare. Use co-ops instead.
Coops:The district actively uses cooperative purchasing, notably Sourcewell and NASPO ValuePoint; you can gain access through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform — reach out to your Starbridge contact to pursue onboarding.
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Kern High School District, CA maintains rigid adherence to competitive bidding and has no documented history of sole source awards above $109,300. Practical note: A sole source attempt will likely fail; redirect efforts to cooperative contracts.
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The district actively uses cooperative purchasing, notably Sourcewell and NASPO ValuePoint, and authorizes piggybacking under California Public Contract Code Sections 20118 and 20652. Reference Sourcewell Account # 51594 when proposing via Sourcewell. Reach out to your Starbridge contact through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform to get onboarded to the recommended path.
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Kern High School District Contracts
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7 Mindsets Academy LLC at Kern High School District
Effective: Aug 1, 2026Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
This document is an Order Form/Quote (No. 00013461) from 7 Mindsets Academy, LLC to Kern Union High School District for a one-year subscription to the BASE Platform, providing mental health resources for five high schools. The total cost for the subscription, effective from August 1, 2026, to July 31, 2027, is $29,750.00. The agreement includes annual onboarding, virtual presentations, training, and collaborative coaching sessions.
7 Mindsets Academy LLC at Kern High School District
Effective: Aug 1, 2025Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
This document is a renewal quote (Quote Number 00012490) from 7 Mindsets Academy, LLC for the Kern Union High School District. It covers a 1-year subscription to the 'BASE Platform' services, effective from August 1, 2025, to July 31, 2026. The total cost for the services is $28,562.50, which is billed upfront and split among five schools within the district. The quote also serves as a binding legal agreement, incorporating external Master Subscription Agreement terms and conditions.
7 Mindsets Academy LLC at Kern High School District
Effective: Aug 1, 2024Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
This document is a quote from 7 Mindsets Academy, LLC to Kern Union High School District for a one-year subscription to educational products and professional services. The subscription period is from August 1, 2024, to July 31, 2025. The total amount for the services and products is $28,562.50, with payment terms of Net 15, billed upfront. The document also details product terms, professional development terms, and becomes a binding legal agreement upon customer approval.
7 Mindsets Academy LLC at Kern High School District
Effective: Jul 1, 2024Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
This document is a quote from 7 Mindsets Academy, LLC to Centennial High School for educational services. The quote includes a 1-year subscription for BASEline and Grades 6-12 modules, along with a Professional Development Series, totaling $6,510.00. The license is effective from July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2025, with Net 15 payment terms, billed upfront.
7 Mindsets Academy LLC at Kern High School District
Effective: Jul 1, 2025Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
This document is a quote from 7 Mindsets Academy, LLC for a one-year subscription to their BASE Platform, providing full access, onboarding, virtual presentations, training, and coaching for Centennial High School. The license is effective from July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026, with a total cost of $6,510.00, billed upfront under Net 30 payment terms. The document also includes details on professional development, tax, purchasing, and serves as a binding legal agreement referencing external Master Subscription Agreement terms.
Early Buyer Signals
Board meetings and strategic plans from Kern High School District
Kern High School District Board Of Trustees Board Meeting
Date: Oct 5, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The board meeting included the adoption of the agenda and approval of a student expulsions report. Recognition was given to a Skills USA national champion student and a teacher for the Harbor Freight Tools for Schools Teaching for Excellence Award. A new partnership with the University of California, Merced, was announced regarding an automatic admissions program for high school seniors, which includes financial aid opportunities. Superintendent updates included information on the end of the first grading period, preparations for the upcoming Principal Partners Day, and the start of winter sports.
Kern High School District Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
Date: Sep 8, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The Board of Trustees held a meeting that included a report on closed session actions, specifically regarding administrative appointments and the authorization of legal counsel for litigation. The agenda featured the approval of student expulsion and reinstatement reports and a recognition ceremony for a high school student's achievements in performing arts. The superintendent provided updates on district activities, including culinary program services, the Kern County College Night, and Kern County Fair participation. Additionally, the public comment section included community testimonials in support of a basketball coach.
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Kern High School District Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
Date: Jun 22, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The board addressed several key items, including personnel appointments and litigation matters in closed session. The board adopted revisions to board policies and bylaws, and approved the Local Control and Accountability Plans for the district and workforce academy. Additionally, the meeting included reports on Western Association of Schools and Colleges accreditation, the Independent Study Program, and fiscal obligations regarding workers' compensation. The board also reviewed and approved various construction-related change orders, bid awards for school modernizations, and annual vendor contracts.
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