Vendor Application Requests
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This page has an updated list of all current Vendor Application Requests:
RFP for Catalyst Fund
The Kern Community College District (KCCD) on behalf of the Kern Coalition is soliciting
proposals for activities related to high-quality job creation, workforce training,
and technological innovations. Applicants can request between $200,000 to $1.5 million
in funding for “pre-development activities” such as feasibility studies, project design,
technological demonstration pilots, and more. In addition to completing the application,
organizations must submit a 12-month work plan and budget outlining how they will
allocate their prospective Catalyst Funding from September 1, 2025 through September
30, 2026.
Applications for the California Jobs First Catalyst Fund close April 9.
View the official posting here: RFPs and Bids - Procurement
También puede ver la RFP y completar la solicitud en español – Solicitud de Propuestas del Proyecto Catalizador
| Date | Activity |
| March 7, 2025 | First week Advertisements of RFP |
| March 14, 2025 | Second week Advertisements of RFP |
| March 20, 2025 @ 12 PM | Due Date for Vendor Questions - please email to purchasing@kccd.edu |
| March 25, 2025 | Response to Q&A |
| April 9, 2025 | Due Date for Proposals from Vendors |
| July 2025 | Notice of Award |
| August 2025 | Board Award Date |
Closed: RFP for Sector Investment Coordinators
The Kern Community College District (KCCD) on behalf of the Kern Coalition solicits qualifications from consultants or contractors to provide robust technical assistance to advance strategic regional economic objectives for the priority sectors outlined in the Kern California Jobs First Regional Plan Part 2 for the duration of the Catalyst phase of the California Jobs First’s Regional Investment Initiative through September 30, 2026.
View the official posting here: RFP's and Bids - Procurement
Key dates associated with this Request for Proposal include:
| First week Advertisement of RFP | October 25, 2024 |
| Second week Advertisement of RFP | November 1, 2024 |
| Deadline for Proposer Questions | November 11, 2024, at 12:00 p.m. |
| RFP Submission Deadline | November 19, 2024, at 2:00 p.m |
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Notice of Award Submitted to the Board of Trustees for Approval |
November 26, 2024 |
| Board Award Date | December 12, 2024 |
Closed: RFQ for a Grant Writing Consultant
The Kern Community College District (KCCD) on behalf of the Kern Coalition solicits qualifications from consultants or contractors to provide grant writing services specializing in economic and workforce development research.
Download the Request for Qualifications: Grant Writing Consultant (PDF) for full details.
To submit your application, please fill out the California Jobs First Regional Investment Initiative Request for Qualifications - Grant Writing Consultant Form with all requested information by July 22, 2024.
Responses to Questions:
You can access the responses to questions received at either link below:
RFQ Question Responses: Grant Writing Consultant (PDF)
RFQ Question Responses: Grant Writing Consultant (Google Sheet)
Final Scoring:
View or download the Evaluation Scoring and Feedback Sheet for the RFQ for Grant Writing:
Final Scoring - Grant Writing (PDF)
Closed: RFQ for Coalition Marketing & Communications
The Kern Community College District (KCCD) on behalf of the Kern Coalition solicits qualifications from consultants or vendors experienced in communicating complex topics with diverse audiences through engaging design and delivering brand materials and website creation under tight timelines.
Download the Request for Qualifications: Coalition Marketing & Communications (PDF) for full details.
To submit your application, please fill out the California Jobs First Regional Investment Initiative Request for Qualifications - Grant Writing Consultant Form with all requested information by July 22, 2024.
Responses to Questions:
You can access the responses to questions received at either link below:
RFQ Question Responses: Coalition Marketing & Communications (PDF)
RFQ Question Responses: Coalition Marketing & Communications (Google Sheet)
Final Scoring:
View or download the Evaluation Scoring and Feedback Sheet for the RFQ for Coalition Marketing & Communications: